Warden Park Secondary Academy, based in Haywards Heath, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter 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.
Warden Park Secondary Academy currently has around 1538 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.7% boys and 45.3% girls. Around 11.1% 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 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 21%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 23 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.8%).
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 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 10% who stay in school sixth forms and 24% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Broad Street, Haywards Heath, RH17 5DP |
| Website: | http://www.wardenpark.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01444457881 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Dan Wynne Willson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137416 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/01/2017
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1500 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1538 |
| Number of Boys: | 842 |
| Number of Girls: | 696 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 21% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.80% | 1227 |
| Other White | 5.70% | 88 |
| Indian | 2.50% | 38 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 35 |
| White and Asian | 1.80% | 28 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 21 |
| African | 1.40% | 21 |
| Other Mixed | 1.00% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 15 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.90% | 14 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.50% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.10% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cuckfield Glebe Road , RH17 5BQ | 3out of 4 | 609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, Cuckfield Glebe Road , RH17 5BQ | - not rated | 609 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | - not rated | 1,936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harlands Primary School Penland Road , RH16 1PJ | 3out of 4 | 1,936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bolnore Village Primary School Updown Hill , Bolnore Village RH16 4GD | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warden Park Secondary Academy Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Warden Park School Broad Street , Cuckfield RH17 5DP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oathall Community College Appledore Gardens , Lindfield RH16 2AQ | 3out of 4 | 3,154 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,848 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court Meadow School, Cuckfield Hanlye Lane , Cuckfield RH17 5HN | - not rated | 1,417 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mill Hall School for Deaf Children Whiteman's Green , Cuckfield RH17 5HX | - not rated | 1,840 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| My Choice School - Maple House Mill Green Business Estate , Mill Green Road RH16 1XQ | - not rated | 2,326 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 | 2,344 yd | Other independent special school | No | 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 | 2,477 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.