Alfriston SchoolPenn Road , Beaconsfield

Alfriston School, based in Beaconsfield, provides not applicable education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Alfriston School currently has around 164 pupils on roll, which is about 109% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 31.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 40.2%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72%). pakistani pupils make up about 10.4%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .