Imberhorne School
East Grinstead, RH19 1QY · West Sussex · secondary school
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17th of 38 secondary schools in West Sussex we can score, 40 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 551 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 5.7/10 nationally. 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 | 49.8 · 62 | 30% | 1.86 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.05 · 46 | 25% | 1.16 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.4 · 68 | 10% | 0.68 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Imberhorne School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.05 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 4.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,558 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,688. 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, which are currently below the national baseline? What specific steps are taken to ensure students meet the higher attainment targets in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Imberhorne School
Overview
Imberhorne School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy their time at school, feeling safe and cared for within a community that values respect and inclusivity. The school operates under an ungraded inspection framework, confirming it continues to meet the quality expected of a previously 'good' rated institution.
Strengths
- The school delivers a "highly ambitious curriculum" that is thoughtfully sequenced, with vocational education effectively preparing pupils for employment or further training.
- Staff "know their pupils very well," allowing for precisely targeted support that particularly benefits disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Behaviour is orderly and respectful, with pupils rising to the school’s high expectations and enjoying a broad range of clubs, activities, and well-planned school trips.
- Sixth-form students benefit from absorbing lessons and strong subject knowledge, while also contributing to the local community through volunteering and receiving plentiful careers advice.
Areas to improve
- In some lessons, activity choice does not support pupils in securing curriculum knowledge, leading to disengagement; teachers must select more appropriate activities to ensure learning.
- Teaching adaptations for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are not always effective, impacting exam performance; staff require better training to meet these needs.
- There is variability in pupils’ understanding of fundamental British values and protected characteristics, leaving some less well prepared for life in modern Britain.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 44.2 |
| 2024/25 | 45.1 |
| 2025/26 | 49.4 |
| 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
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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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