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Steyning Grammar School

West Sussex·Secondary·South East·Academy converter·BN44 3RX
URN: 148221Requires improvementOfsted published 26 Jun 2023
48.7
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.02
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.17, 0.13]
66.9%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
56.0%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
29.7
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesAround average academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 48.7 is close to the national average of around 46.

Attainment 8:
48.7
5+ Eng & Maths:
67%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress

Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.

Progress 8:
-0.02
Confidence interval:
[-0.17, 0.13]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.

This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.

This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.

Watch-outs
  • Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
  • Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
Next actions
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Grammar School Entry

Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.

Verified exam details

Exam type
CAT
Exam provider
GL Assessment

Open days from the school website

The ambassadors will then take them on a guided tour around the school site

Verification

Data year
2026
Last verified
12 Apr 2026
Confidence
10%
Pages checked
2

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202535948.766.9%56.0%4.5
2023/202436745.1-0.0261.3%54.0%4.1
2022/202335746.6+0.0164.0%33.0%4.0
2021/202237248.5+0.0266.0%26.0%4.1

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in West Sussex for local comparison.

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Downlands Community School
Ofsted GoodAttainment 8 57.3Progress 8 +0.53
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St Paul's Catholic College
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 55.5Progress 8 +0.53
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St Oscar Romero Catholic School
Ofsted Not judgedAttainment 8 55.1Progress 8 +0.89
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Shoreham Academy
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 54.8Progress 8 +0.56
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Tanbridge House School
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School information

URN148221
Local authorityWest Sussex
RegionSouth East
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy converter
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-18
HeadteacherHeadteacher Aidan Timmons
TrustBOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterChurch of England
PostcodeBN44 3RX
Latest pupils359
FSM eligible13.5%

Contact and identifiers

Shooting Field, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RX

http://www.sgs.uk.net/View local authority page1903814555
DfE number4501
UKPRN10087074
Opened1 Dec 2020
GIAS updated13 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated13 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published26 Jun 2023

Latest Ofsted inspection

Requires improvement
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concern
Inspection date25 Apr 2023
Publication date26 Jun 2023
View Ofsted report