SchoolScoresRobertsbridge Community College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Knelle Road, Robertsbridge, TN32 5EA
01580 880360 · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Inadequate at the inspection that started on 23 April 2024. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
Category of concern: Special measures.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Inadequate |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Inadequate |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Inadequate |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
177 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 20% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 82% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 13th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 84% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 6% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 40% | 75% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 96 parents whose child had been bullied 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 12% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 51% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 155 parents who had raised a concern 15th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 10% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 70% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 16 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in East Sussex. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 55%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
| Measure | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | Not published | 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. | Not published | 43.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | Not published | 3.8 | 4.1 |
"Not published": No figure published.
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.
140 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 114588), before it changed to its current form.
89% — about the same as the East Sussex average, and 3 points below 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. | 89% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 3% | 14% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 25% | 24% | 13% |
| Further education college | 54% | 44% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 89% |
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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 118 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 76 |
| Of those, offered a place | 76 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 229 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.6
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 24 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | East Sussex | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.2% | 24.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 2.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 26.9% | 14.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 20th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 6.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 21st lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 9% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8% | 9.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 6% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 37.0% | 25.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0 | 29.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 9.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 13th highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 35% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 14% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 10.0 | 11.2 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 26 state secondary schools in East Sussex. Higher than 86% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 22.4% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Darvell School 0.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Marlborough House Vinehall School 2.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Robertsbridge Community College's Ofsted rating?
Robertsbridge Community College was rated Inadequate by Ofsted at its inspection in 23 April 2024.
How did Robertsbridge Community College do in its GCSEs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. No figure published.
Would parents recommend Robertsbridge Community College?
55% of the 177 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Robertsbridge Community College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Robertsbridge Community College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 76 families put Robertsbridge Community College as their first choice for 118 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 76 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 151564.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.