How many pupils does Uckfield College have?

Uckfield College has 1,602 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Uckfield College's Ofsted rating?

Uckfield College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).

How does Uckfield College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Uckfield College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 in 2025/26.

Where is Uckfield College?

Uckfield College is located at Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.

Uckfield College

Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ

Outstanding

Inspected 16 April 2024

Outstanding

Ofsted

47.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,602

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Uckfield College

Uckfield College is a community school in Uckfield, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,602 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 (2025/26). 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,602 / 1,696 (94%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

13%

Free school meals

3.8%

EAL

1.4%

SEN support

12.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.7

Attainment 8

260 pupils

43.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

67.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

86 students

12.8%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

69%

To higher education

29%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.6%

Overall absence

26.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

94.64

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -7.3 vs 2023/24

17.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

14.38

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

£49,050

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 9% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,203 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.3 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,662

Spend per pupil

£7,323

Income per pupil

61%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ
Phone: 01825764844
Principal: Sara Marshallsay
Website: http://www.uckfield.college

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Uckfield College?: Uckfield College is a community school in Uckfield, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Uckfield College have?: Uckfield College has 1,602 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Uckfield College's Ofsted rating?: Uckfield College was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).
How does Uckfield College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Uckfield College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.7 in 2025/26.
Where is Uckfield College?: Uckfield College is located at Downsview Crescent, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 3DJ.

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