Uplands Community College, based in Wadhurst, provides secondary education, 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.
Uplands Community College currently has around 790 pupils on roll, which is about 79% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.7% boys and 45.3% girls. Around 15.8% 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.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 56% who stay in school sixth forms and 22% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Lower High Street, Wadhurst, TN5 6AZ |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Justine Mountford |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114591 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1000 |
| Number of Pupils: | 790 |
| Number of Boys: | 432 |
| Number of Girls: | 358 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wadhurst CofE Primary School and Nursery Sparrows Green Road , Sparrow Green TN5 6SR | 3out of 4 | 835 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uplands Academy Lower High Street , TN5 6AZ | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Uplands Community College Lower High Street , TN5 6AZ | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart School Mayfield Lane , Durgates TN5 6DQ | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellerbys College, Wadhurst Mayfield Lane , TN5 6JA | - not rated | 1,937 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount Camphill Community Ltd Faircrouch Lane , East Sussex TN5 6PT | - not rated | 2,765 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mount School The Mount , TN5 6PT | - not rated | 2,852 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bricklehurst Manor School Bardown Road , Stonegate TN5 7EL | - not rated | 3,244 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.