Claverham Community College
Battle, TN33 0HT · East Sussex · secondary school
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11th of 24 secondary schools in East Sussex we can score, 26 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 5.3/10 against 876 of them, against 5.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.1 · 65 | 30% | 1.95 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.07 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 48.0 · 60 | 10% | 0.60 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Claverham Community College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.07 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.4 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,147 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their progress scores, given the recent negative Progress 8 figure? What specific support structures are in place for students aiming to raise their attainment above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Claverham Community College
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might achieve an ‘outstanding’ grade if a full graded inspection were conducted now. The report highlights a ‘strong sense of community’ where pupils are ‘happy and feel safe’, supported by staff who know them well and foster ‘excellent rapport and mutual respect’.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘immense pride’ in the school, showing they are ‘highly motivated, resilient and considerate of others’.
- The curriculum is ‘well-planned and structured’, with teachers possessing ‘high levels of subject knowledge’ and being ‘passionate about what they teach’.
- ‘Disadvantaged pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, achieve well’ due to accurate identification of needs and suitable adjustments.
- Staff benefit from ‘highly effective and personalised professional development’, enabling them to deliver the curriculum ‘expertly’.
- The school makes ‘significant contributions to pupils’ wider development’ through engaging experiences, trips, and ‘a wealth of careers advice’.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.4 |
| 2024/25 | 50.3 |
| 2025/26 | 48.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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