Weald School, The, based in Billingshurst, 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.
Weald School, The currently has around 1784 pupils on roll, which is about 98% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 12.8% 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 7.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.3%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 54% who stay in school sixth forms and 19% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Station Road, Billingshurst, RH14 9RY |
| Website: | http://www.theweald.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01403787200 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | West Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Edwards |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 126068 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1812 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1784 |
| Number of Boys: | 891 |
| Number of Girls: | 893 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.30% | 1594 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 60 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 28 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 20 |
| African | 0.80% | 15 |
| White and Asian | 0.80% | 14 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.60% | 11 |
| Other Asian | 0.60% | 11 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.40% | 7 |
| Indian | 0.40% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.20% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Billingshurst Junior School Upper Station Road , RH14 9RE | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billingshurst Infant School Upper Station Road , RH14 9RE | - not rated | 242 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billingshurst Primary Academy Upper Station Road , RH14 9RE | 2out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Billingshurst Primary School Upper Station Road , RH14 9RE | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weald School, The Station Road , RH14 9RY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.