Located in Uckfield, Uckfield College is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Uckfield College currently has around 1602 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 14.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 27.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.1%).
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 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 66% who stay in school sixth forms and 25% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, TN22 3DJ |
| Website: | http://www.uckfield.college |
| Telephone: | 01825764844 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sara Marshallsay |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114590 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1696 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1602 |
| Number of Boys: | 831 |
| Number of Girls: | 771 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 27.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.10% | 1332 |
| Other White | 4.20% | 68 |
| Unclassified | 3.20% | 52 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 32 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 26 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 13 |
| Indian | 0.60% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 9 |
| African | 0.50% | 8 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.40% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 6 |
| Chinese | 0.40% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Primary School Downsview Crescent , TN22 1UB | 3out of 4 | 358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Cross Church of England Primary School Belmont Road , TN22 1BP | - not rated | 717 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rocks Park Primary School Lashbrooks Road , TN22 2AY | 3out of 4 | 1,017 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip's Catholic Primary School High Street , New Town TN22 5DJ | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School Mallard Drive , TN22 5PW | 3out of 4 | 1,369 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uckfield College Downsview Crescent , TN22 3DJ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Hill House Preparatory School New Town , TN22 5DJ | - not rated | 1,297 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New Vision School PJL Centre, Blackboys Road , TN22 5PN | - not rated | 3,002 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.