How many pupils does Ardingly College have?

Ardingly College has 1,048 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Ardingly College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Ardingly College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.9 in 2025/26.

Where is Ardingly College?

Ardingly College is located at College Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ.

Ardingly College

College Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

2.9

Attainment 8

2–20

Ages

1,048

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Ardingly College

Ardingly College is an independent school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–20. It has 1,048 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.9 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 2–20
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,048 / 1,130 (93%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

Free school meals

SEN support

8.3%

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.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

37 students

32.4%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

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.

Contact Details

Address: College Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ
Phone: 01444893000
Headmaster: B A H Figgis
Website: www.ardingly.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ardingly College?: Ardingly College is an independent school in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 2–20.
How many pupils does Ardingly College have?: Ardingly College has 1,048 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ardingly College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Ardingly College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.9 in 2025/26.
Where is Ardingly College?: Ardingly College is located at College Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6SQ.

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