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Steyning Grammar School

Academy converter · Steyning · BN44 3RX

Ages 11–18 · 1,775 pupils · West Sussex

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

45.1

Overall absence

8.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-03-03

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.02
−20+2
Attainment 845.1
English & maths grade 5+44%
English & maths grade 4+65%
EBacc entry54%

EBacc APS: 4.1

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.5%
Unauthorised2.3%
Authorised absence
6.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.2%
Enrolments in measure
1,826

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill72%

1,775 pupils · 2,455 places

Pupils on roll
1,775
Boys / girls
958 / 817
School capacity
2,455
Capacity fill
1,775 / 2,455 (72%)
Free school meals
15%
FSM pupils
233
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Chichester
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
BOHUNT EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Bohunt Education Trust
Headteacher
Headteacher Aidan Timmons

Location

Address
Shooting Field
Postcode
BN44 3RX
Town
Steyning
County
West Sussex
Local authority
West Sussex
District
Horsham
Constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
3 on roll / 8 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Steyning, West Sussex, 1,775 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 15%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Chichester.

Open schools in Steyning
4
Secondary schools in Steyning
1
Academies among open schools in Steyning
25% (1)
Open schools in BN44
4
Secondary in BN44
1
Open schools in West Sussex LA
338
Secondary in West Sussex LA
37

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SteyningNear BN44

  • Steyning CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Steyning · BN44 3RQ · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS248%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM12.8%

    0.1 miles away

  • Upper Beeding Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Steyning · BN44 3HY · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM11.4%

    1.3 miles away

  • Ashurst CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Steyning · BN44 3AY · West Sussex

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence6.6%
    • FSM8.3%

    2.7 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Headteacher Aidan Timmons
Telephone
01903814555
Website
http://www.sgs.uk.net/

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