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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

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The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

Upper Boundstone Lane, Sompting, BN15 9QZ

Academy sponsor led
Christian
Pupils
1,412
Ages
11-18
FSM
18.6%
Attainment 8
42.0
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2021

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
42.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.2%
Basics 9-5
37.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
76.4%
EBacc APS
4.13
EBacc 9-5
25.3%
EBacc 9-4
43.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.53
A*-A Grades
7.7%
A*-B Grades
23.1%
AAB+ %
9.1%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 47 students entered

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About The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a secondary school in Sompting, West Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2021 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. The school has around 1,412 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Sir Robert Woodard Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2021 — Good
  2. Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. Jan 2018 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Sir Robert Woodard Academy

What is The Sir Robert Woodard Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What are The Sir Robert Woodard Academy's latest exam results?
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 42.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Sir Robert Woodard Academy located?
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy is a secondary school in Sompting, West Sussex (BN15 9QZ).
How many pupils attend The Sir Robert Woodard Academy?
The Sir Robert Woodard Academy has around 1,412 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Sir Robert Woodard Academy with other schools?
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