SchoolScoresClaverham Community College
Community school · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
North Trade Road, Battle, TN33 0HT
01424 772155 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 31 October 2018.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 April 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
186 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
East Sussex comparisons use the 16 of its 26 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 63% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 82% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 52% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 67% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 75% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 80 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 7th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 59% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 135 parents who had raised a concern Joint 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 3rd highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. East Sussex figures pool parents at the East Sussex schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
218 pupils in this year group.
56% — 15 points above the East Sussex average, and 11 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 56% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.3 | 43.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.7 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
226 pupils in this year group.
96% — 6 points above the East Sussex average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 19% | 14% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 42% | 24% | 13% |
| Further education college | 27% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in East Sussex. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 226 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 307 |
| Of those, offered a place | 221 (72%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 703 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.4 · 2025: 1.5 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 33% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 20.6% | 24.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 15% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 1.5% | 2.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 22nd highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 16% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.9% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 7% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.2% | 6.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 71% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.2% | 9.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 73% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.7% | 25.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 45% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 16.7 | 29.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 11th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 47% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1% | 9.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.09% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 43% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.5 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 76% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.0 | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 21% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 8.8% | 13.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Battle Abbey School 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Claverham Community College's Ofsted rating?
Claverham Community College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 31 October 2018. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 April 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Claverham Community College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 11 points above the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Claverham Community College?
88% of the 186 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Claverham Community College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Claverham Community College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 307 families put Claverham Community College as their first choice for 226 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 221 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 114584.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.