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Imberhorne School

State school · East Grinstead, RH19 1QY
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,573 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,573 ·
Local authority
West Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Matthew Whatford

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Halsford Park Primary School 17 %
Copthorne CofE Junior School 16 %
Crawley Down Village CofE School 15 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Felbridge Primary School 8 %
St Mary's CofE Primary School, East Grinstead 6 %
Baldwins Hill Primary School, East Grinstead 6 %
St Peter's Catholic Primary School 5 %
Lingfield Primary School 5 %
Turners Hill CofE Primary School 4 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Burstow Primary School 2 %
West Hoathly CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
62%
LA avg.
58%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.4%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
36.24
LA avg.
33.37
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
91
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
23.7 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,573
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Imberhorne Lane
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 1QY
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Telephone: 01342 323562

Email: info@imberhorne.w-sussex.sch.uk

Website: http://www.imberhorne.co.uk

Local authority: West Sussex County Council

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School data & information Imberhorne School Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 1QY
1,573 Pupil numbers
11.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
6 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
91 Number of teachers
18 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
41.4%
LA avg.
45.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
44.20
LA avg.
46.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.05 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 61 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 256 5
Italian GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 40 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 253 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 257 5
Electronics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 97 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 7
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
23.6%
LA avg.
15.2%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.24
LA avg.
33.37
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 12 B
Psychology GCE A level 20 B
Physics GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 14 A
Logic / Philosophy GCE A level 6 B
History GCE A level 26 B
Geography GCE A level 9 C
English Literature GCE A level 15 A
English Language GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 21 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 9 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 B
Chemistry GCE A level 19 B
Biology GCE A level 23 A
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 7 B
Art and Design GCE A level 11 A

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Imberhorne School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2.5 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
23.7 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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