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Steyning Grammar School

State school · Steyning, BN44 3RX
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • From £14,571 pa
  • 1,944 pupils
  • Boarding

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,944 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Religion
C of E
Fees
Day free; Boarding £16,029 - £19,605 pa
Local authority
West Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Headteacher Aidan Timmons

Entrance

Open days
See website

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

Steyning CofE Primary School 15 %
Storrington Primary School 15 %
Upper Beeding Primary School 12 %
St Peter's CofE Primary School 11 %
Other 8 %
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.
Ashington CofE Primary School 7 %
Jolesfield CofE Primary School 5 %
West Chiltington Community Primary School 4 %
Thakeham Primary School 3 %
St Mary's CofE Primary School 3 %
St John the Baptist CofE Primary School 2 %
Ashurst CofE Primary School 2 %
North Lancing Primary School 2 %
St Nicolas & St Mary CofE Primary School 2 %
Swiss Gardens Primary School 2 %
Vale School, Worthing 2 %
St Mary's Church of England Primary School 1 %
The Globe Primary Academy 1 %
Amberley CofE Primary School 1 %
Unknown 1 %
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.
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Exit

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

School
68%
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
43.9%
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
29.68
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
119
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

0.15 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
18.5 %
Students with SEN support

Boarders

125
Total boarders
115
Full time boarders
10
Weekly boarders

Pupils

1,944
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fee information
Day free; Boarding £16,029 - £19,605 pa

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

What the school says

Steyning Grammar School is a unique, successful and dynamic learning community. Our 'Journey to Excellence' is built on traditions of excellence and highest expectations, combined with commitment to innovation and new thinking. Day and Residential school Steyning has one of the more successful boarding provisions in the UK, the only state boarding facility in Sussex.

Contact the school

Address

Shooting Field
Steyning
West Sussex
BN44 3RX
Get directions

Telephone: 01903 814555

Email: sgsboarding@sgs.uk.net

Website: http://www.sgs.uk.net

Local authority: West Sussex County Council

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  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • 11-18
  • From £16,350 pa
  • 961 pupils
  • Boarding
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School data & information Steyning Grammar School Shooting Field, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RX
1,944 Pupil numbers
125 Total boarders
115 Full time boarders
10 Weekly boarders
13.5 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
119 Number of teachers
29 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
43.9%
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
45.10
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)

-0.02 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 100 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 84 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 86 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 363 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 175 4
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 178 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 68 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 356 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 362 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 6
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 4
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 9
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6

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

School
9.6%
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
29.68
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 11 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 6 B
Psychology GCE A level 31 C
Physics GCE A level 18 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 9 B
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 7 C
Mathematics GCE A level 42 B
Law GCE A level 6 D
History GCE A level 12 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 A
Geography GCE A level 12 C
Film Studies GCE A level 8 B
Environmental Science GCE A level 10 B
English Literature GCE A level 9 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 8 B
English Language GCE A level 12 C
Economics GCE A level 16 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 9 C
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 6 C
Chemistry GCE A level 26 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 22 C
Biology GCE A level 29 B
Art and Design (Photography) GCE A level 9 A
Art and Design GCE A level 16 B

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

Steyning Grammar School is a mainstream school with resourced provision. Their resourced provision has a capacity of 8 and has 3 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

0.15 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
18.5 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

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

Full inspection: Requires improvement

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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