How many pupils does Steyning Grammar School have?

Steyning Grammar School has 1,944 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Steyning Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

Steyning Grammar School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).

How does Steyning Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Steyning Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 in 2025/26.

Is Steyning Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Steyning Grammar School is part of BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Steyning Grammar School?

Steyning Grammar School is located at Shooting Field, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RX.

Steyning Grammar School

Shooting Field, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RX

Requires Improvement

Inspected 25 April 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,944

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Steyning Grammar School

Steyning Grammar School is an academy converter in Steyning, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,944 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 (2025/26). 13.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: West Sussex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,944 / 2,455 (79%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 25 April 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

13.9%

Free school meals

2.8%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

19.9%

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)

48.0

Attainment 8

350 pupils

46.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

69.7%

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)

A-level average grade

79 students

13.9%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

60%

To higher education

13%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

87%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.3%

Overall absence

27.8%

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.

119.42

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -12.7 vs 2023/24

16.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

28.82

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

£49,847

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 6% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,366 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.5% rate

↑ +3 vs 2023/24

7.6

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 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.

£8,423

Spend per pupil

£8,728

Income per pupil

55%

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: Shooting Field, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RX
Phone: 01903814555
Headteacher: Aidan Timmons
Website: http://www.sgs.uk.net/

Academy Trust

BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Steyning Grammar School?: Steyning Grammar School is an academy converter in Steyning, West Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Steyning Grammar School have?: Steyning Grammar School has 1,944 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Steyning Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: Steyning Grammar School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (25 April 2023).
How does Steyning Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Steyning Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 48 in 2025/26.
Is Steyning Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Steyning Grammar School is part of BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Steyning Grammar School?: Steyning Grammar School is located at Shooting Field, Steyning, West Sussex, BN44 3RX.

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