Uckfield College
Uckfield, TN22 3DJ · East Sussex · secondary school
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5th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 717 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 5.8/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 43.8 · 47 | 30% | 1.40 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.27 · 70 | 25% | 1.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.7 · 59 | 10% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Uckfield College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.27 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Chess, Model Railway, Arts Award, Textiles, Kit Car, Music and Choir clubs. Sports include Dance, Football, Hockey, Basketball, Rugby and Cricket. Trips support Duke of Edinburgh's Award and Work Experience.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,671 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,696. 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 8 scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Uckfield College
Overview
The report describes a school where the vision of ‘inspiring every individual to achieve personal excellence’ is ‘highly evident’. It highlights ‘positive relationships’ and a ‘total participation’ strategy that ensures all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ‘achieve very well indeed’. The inspection concludes that the school provides an exceptional education with outstanding outcomes across all categories.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘highly ambitious and broad curriculum’ with precisely identified knowledge and skills, supported by the proactive ‘positive improvement now’ strategy.
- Teachers use ‘excellent subject knowledge to inspire and engage pupils’, helping them build confidence and resilience by viewing mistakes as learning opportunities.
- The ‘super-curriculum’ offers a ‘rich and varied programme of opportunities’ to nurture interests, while sixth-form students thrive in leadership roles.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND receive ‘expert support’ and ‘very effective individual support’ from learning assistants, enabling them to flourish.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with ‘unapologetically ambitious and highly effective’ training and coaching that leaves staff ‘highly motivated’.
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 | 50.0 |
| 2024/25 | 47.0 |
| 2025/26 | 47.7 |
| 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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