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Heathfield Community College
Heathfield·South East·Community School
SecondaryCommunity SchoolAges 11–18Co-edDoes not apply
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Heathfield Community College is a secondary community school in Heathfield, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Heathfield Community College has a Progress 8 score of +0.30 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 49.5, 74% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B-.
The school has 1,437 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 6.1%, 9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.7%.
After leaving Heathfield Community College, student destinations include 48% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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Heathfield Community College has a Progress 8 score of +0.30, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 49.5. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
74% of students at Heathfield Community College achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at Heathfield Community College achieve an average A-Level grade of B-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
Heathfield Community College has an overall absence rate of 10.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Heathfield Community College is 6.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Heathfield Community College has 1,437 pupils on roll.
9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
9% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
After leaving Heathfield Community College, 48% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Heathfield Community College was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Heathfield Community College is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Heathfield Community College's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
0/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
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NaN% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6
Bus Stops
4
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Heathfield area
6.8
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Data Score
Computed from 30 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.