Claverham Community College

  • Secondary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

North Trade Road, Battle, TN33 0HTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Claverham Community College is a secondary school in Battle for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 214 schools in East Sussex. It ranks 6th of 22 secondary schools in East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 31 October 2018, report published 20 November 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 April 2024

Pupils demonstrate immense pride in belonging to this inclusive school. There is a strong sense of community, where everyone is accepted and nurtured. As a result, pupils are happy and feel safe coming to school. Staff know the pupils well and care about their achievements. This leads to excellent rapport and mutual respect in every year group. Instances of poor behaviour are exceptionally rare. Pupils know that bullying and discrimination will not be tolerated. Pupils are highly motivated, resilient and considerate of others. They cooperate well and actively support each other's well-being. Mental health ambassadors and prefects look out for other pupils and offer support. Across the school, there is a positive and calm atmosphere that helps everyone to learn. The schools' ethos on all pupils being 'individually successful, community-spirited and globally aware' is clearly understood by everyone. Pupils' talents and interests are extensively developed through the vast opportunities on offer. This includes community and charity work in their local area and trips abroad. Pupils are ambitious about their future plans because of the exceptional support and guidance they get at school. Their achievements across many subjects are consistently high. Consequently, pupils leave this school as compassionate and knowledgeable young adults.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

218 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score50.3

50.3, 4.2 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths56.4%

56.4%, 11 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths73.9%

73.9%, 9.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc57.3%

57.3%, 16.8 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.69

4.69, 0.6 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,147 pupils on roll, with places for 1,140

Eligible for free school meals20.6%

20.6%, 5.9 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.6%

1.6%, 20 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support2.7%

2.7%, 12.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.2%

1.2%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Claverham Community College

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Battle Abbey School0.9 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 42.3
Marlborough House Vinehall School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Claremont School4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 36.3
Bexhill High Academy4 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 41.7
Darvell School5 milesOfsted: GoodNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr C Connor
Address
North Trade Road, Battle, TN33 0HT
Local authority
East Sussex
URN
114584

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.