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Uckfield College
Downsview Crescent, Uckfield TN22 3DJ
Uckfield College is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (East Sussex). It has about 1,580 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2022 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Progress, Environment and Attainment. Relative weaknesses include Finances and Attendance.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Admissions: About average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both roughly average. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance

Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023

Provision for special educational needs
 Autistic spectrum disorder
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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