West Sussex
Ardingly College
GCSE results 2026: every West Sussex school ranked · how England did
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.
Academic signal is not available for this school phase in our current dataset.
No Progress 8 data is available for this school in the years we hold.
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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
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Admissions and catchment
Independent schools run their own admissions outside the council process, so there is no catchment area or last offer distance to compare against. Registration and assessment dates are on the school’s website.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
University destinations
The Department for Education does not publish Oxbridge, Russell Group or top-third university destinations for independent schools.
Entry, tests and fees
Bursaries and scholarships
Each year, Ardingly offers a limited number of transformational bursaries, specifically for young people who have experienced a significant disadvantage, or who…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Available at 11+, 13+ and 16+, our scholarships reward students who demonstrate outstanding ability, commitment and potential in academic subjects, Art, Dance,…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Open events
Admissions
Our main entry points, and the year of entry we are currently working towards, are Prep School, Year 7 (September 2027 entry), Year 9 (September 2029 entry) and…
Source · checked 27 October 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 584 | 2.9 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 270 | 7.0 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 0.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 144 | 12.1 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 0.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 146 | 12.5 | — | 0.0% | — | 0.0% | 0.3 |
| 2021/2022 | 130 | 11.4 | — | — | — | 0.0% | 0.2 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in West Sussex for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 126133 |
| Local authority | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-20 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster B A H Figgis |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | RH17 6SQ |
| Pupils | 1,048 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
College Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ
www.ardingly.comView local authority page1444893000| DfE number | 6200 |
| UKPRN | 10014955 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1927 |
| GIAS updated | 10 Dec 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2025/2026 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |