Is Steyning Grammar School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 3 March 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Expected standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 25th of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Steyning Grammar School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Steyning Grammar School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 48 (England: 46.2). 46.3% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Steyning Grammar School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Steyning Grammar School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Steyning Grammar School

Shooting Field, Steyning, BN44 3RX

Local ranking25th of 40 secondary schools in West Sussex

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

2455

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 3 March 2026. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 3 March 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Expected standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 48.0 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 46.3% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 69.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 350

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 87.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 86.0%
Higher education: 49.0%
Apprenticeships: 7.0%
Employment: 28.0%
Not sustained: 9.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

29.7

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

30.5

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

125

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 13.9% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 30.1
16-18 Cohort: 265

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1944
Boys: 958 (54%)
Girls: 817 (46%)
Capacity: 2455 (72% full)
SEND: 22.8%
FSM Eligible: 14.1%
EAL: 2.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 19.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 119.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,423/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: Boarding school
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.7%
White Other: 5.3%
Mixed Other: 1.8%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.7%
Gypsy/Roma: 1.4%
Black African: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.0%
Asian Chinese: 0.9%

84.7%

White British

5.3%

White Other

1.8%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01903814555

sgs@sgs.uk.net

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Shooting Field

Steyning, South East

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Administrative

URN: 148221
UKPRN: 10087074
Establishment No.: 4501
Trust: BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST

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