Oathall Community College, based in Haywards Heath, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Oathall Community College currently has around 1303 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.5% boys and 51.5% girls. Around 14.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 7.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 20.1%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (90%) , including 7% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Appledore Gardens, Haywards Heath, RH16 2AQ |
| Website: | http://www.oathall.org |
| Telephone: | 01444414001 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Toby Houghton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 126085 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/10/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1350 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1303 |
| Number of Boys: | 632 |
| Number of Girls: | 671 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 20.1% | 8.2% |
| White British | 81.70% | 1065 |
| Other White | 5.50% | 72 |
| African | 2.20% | 29 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 26 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 22 |
| White and Asian | 1.50% | 19 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 17 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 12 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 9 |
| Irish | 0.50% | 6 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackthorns Community Primary School, Lindfield 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | - not rated | 453 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blackthorns Community Primary Academy 3 Blackthorns Close , Lindfield RH16 2UA | 4out of 4 | 453 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary Academy School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | 4out of 4 | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Primary School School Lane , Lindfield RH16 2DX | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lindfield Infant School Black Hill , Lindfield RH16 2DU | - not rated | 732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park Secondary Academy Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | - not rated | 3,154 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Sussex College - Haywards Heath Harlands Road , RH16 1LT | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tavistock and Summerhill School Summerhill Lane , RH16 1RP | - not rated | 578 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School Osprey House C/O Head Office Unit 3a, Mill Green Business Estate , Mill Green Road RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Ivy Cottage C/O My Choice Children's Homes Ltd , Unit 3a, Mill Green Business Estate RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 792 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Maple House Mill Green Business Estate , Mill Green Road RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 873 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Oak House 8 The Green , St. Leonards TN38 0SY | - not rated | 878 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.