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Gildredge House is a non-selective free school. It has about 1,230 boys and girls aged between 4 and 19. (See here for details of the primary school.) In November 2018 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attendance, Representation, Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Admissions and Progress.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | The Cavendish School | |
| 1.6 | Ratton School | |
| 2.2 | The Eastbourne Academy | |
| 3.0 | St Catherine's College | |
| 3.1 | The Turing School | |
| 3.1 | Willingdon Community School | |
| 6.6 | Seaford Head School | |
| 6.7 | Hailsham Community College | |
| 10.1 | Bexhill High Academy | |
| 10.2 | Seahaven Academy | |
| 10.7 | St Richard's Catholic College | |
| 11.7 | Peacehaven Community School |
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is above average, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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