Weald School, The
Billingshurst, RH14 9RY · West Sussex · secondary school
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11th 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 639 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.7/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.9 · 67 | 46% | 3.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.44 · 81 | 38% | 3.12 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.8 · 73 | 15% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Weald School, The overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.44 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Student Leadership, Greenpower Car, Radio Weald, and Classrooms for Kenya.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,800 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,812. 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 relative to similar-intake peers? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8?
What Ofsted said about Weald School, The
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel "happy and safe" within an ethos of ‘Opportunity and Community’. Leaders are "relentlessly ambitious" to see pupils flourish, fostering a culture where staff feel valued and retention is high. The inspection highlights strong relationships between pupils and staff, resulting in exemplary behaviour and a positive environment for learning.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "exemplary" behaviour, treating each other with "kindness and respect" and maintaining high attendance because they "value their education".
- The curriculum is "clearly structured", allowing most pupils to learn well and achieve highly, particularly in the sixth form which offers an "extensive range of interesting courses".
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) in many subjects, ensuring they receive the specific strategies needed to access learning.
- The school promotes a "love of reading" with effective literacy support extending into the sixth form, helping students develop essential skills for future success.
- An "inspiring careers programme" successfully guides pupils towards first-choice university courses and apprenticeships.
Areas to improve
- In a "small number of subjects", adaptations for pupils with SEND are "not sharply tailored to pupils’ needs", causing some to struggle and develop gaps in understanding.
- Some pupils do not fully recognise the relevance of personal development learning to their own lives, and not all are suitably aware of how to use pupil forums to have their voice heard.
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 | 51.2 |
| 2024/25 | 47.1 |
| 2025/26 | 50.8 |
| 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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