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Secondary schools in and near Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

All 2 secondary schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

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  1. Downlands Community School

    Hassocks, BN6 8LP · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Expected standard or better

    Results close to the Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint average.

    257 first choices, 241 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 6

    Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint Grade 6England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 14Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint about 14
    Pupils
    1,250
    View school Downlands Community School

  2. Hurstpierpoint College

    Hassocks, BN6 9JS · Independent · All-through · Ages 4 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Church of England
    • Grammar
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed a year
    –Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint about 14
    Pupils
    1,311
    View school Hurstpierpoint College

Just outside Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint.

  1. Woodlands Meed

    1.8 miles from Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed a year
    About 18
    Pupils
    296
    View school Woodlands Meed

  2. The Burgess Hill Academy

    1.9 miles from Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results well below the Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint average, high absence.

    102 first choices, 239 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

    Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint Grade 6England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 19Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint about 14
    Pupils
    956
    View school The Burgess Hill Academy

  3. Burgess Hill Girls

    2.0 miles from Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint · Independent · All-through · Ages 2 to 19 · Girls

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Girls
    • Has a nursery
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed a year
    –Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint about 14
    Pupils
    440
    View school Burgess Hill Girls
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint

  1. Half or more are faith schools.

    1 of the 2 secondary schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint have a religious character. When they're full, they can put families of their faith first, so check each school's rules.

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  2. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  3. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, explained

There are 2 secondary schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, teaching 2,561 children. 1 are run by the council and 0 are academies or free schools. Among them is 1 independent school.

Pupils in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint scored an average Attainment 8 of 58.3 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

8.2% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,003 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 19.1% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint?
There are 2 secondary schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint on Eduscope are Downlands Community School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint?
When choosing a secondary school in Hassocks and Hurstpierpoint, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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