Uckfield College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 April 2024

The school's vision of 'inspiring every individual to achieve personal excellence' is highly evident. Lessons are purposeful and productive. Positive relationships are a common feature throughout. The school's 'total participation' strategy ensures that everyone contributes and is supported to learn effectively. As a result, all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve very well indeed. Pupils are happy and safe. Exceptional pastoral care underpins this. The 'super- curriculum' provides an extremely rich and varied programme of opportunities to nurture pupils' interests and talents. Activities such as debating club, model railway club and eco club supplement the plethora of sports, arts and academic clubs available. Pupils cherish these wide-ranging opportunities. Sixth-form students thrive when taking on positions of responsibility, such as head student or when contributing to the student leadership team. They are excellent role models and perform their responsibilities with care, dedication and diligence. The Uckfield qualities of love, integrity and kindness permeate the school. Different opinions are respected and diversity is celebrated. As a result, this is a highly inclusive school. Pupils and parents appreciate the clear routines and high expectations. Parents are very positive about the school. One parent, typical of many, said, 'My child is thriving at this exceptional school'.

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