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Imberhorne School

Mid Sussex, RH19 1QYSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2024
Progress 8
-0.05
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
274 1st-choice / 264 places
Ranking
#1,638
of 3,141 nationally

About Imberhorne School

Imberhorne School is a large secondary in Mid Sussex, with 1,573 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,688, meaning it is close to full but not yet at its limit. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 11.2 per cent, which is slightly below the national average for secondary schools and suggests a relatively mixed but not especially disadvantaged intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 585 applications for 264 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.22, with 274 first-preference applications resulting in 249 offers. That level of competition signals that Imberhorne is a popular choice locally, though it is not the most oversubscribed school in the area. The school is non-denominational and co-educational, serving pupils from age 11 through to 18, with its own sixth form on site.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressImberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, Mid Sussex, RH19 1QY
HeadteacherMatthew Whatford
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Number of Pupils1,573
Free School Meals (FSM)11.2%
School Capacity1,573 / 1,688 (93% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

9 Oct 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (9 Oct 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 31 Mar 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Sports HallSixth Form CentreScience LabsGymnasiumMusic RoomsICT SuiteDining HallPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolTheatreArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

Martial ArtsCricketBasketballCross CountryNetballBadmintonRugby

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDramaNewspaperChoirBook ClubOrchestraDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:10

Source: imberhorne.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Imberhorne School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.