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Acre Wood Academy

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Acre Wood Academy

Church Road, Crowborough, TN6 1BN

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 4–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Inadequate
Oct 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
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2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

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Progress 8 values by academic year
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Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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Nearby secondary schools

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Beacon Academy
1.26 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
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8.29 km away · Other independent school
Uckfield College
9.47 km away · Community school
Outstanding
Virtue Therapeutic School Sussex VTSS
9.53 km away · Other independent special school
Michael Hall School
10.12 km away · Other independent school

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About Acre Wood Academy

Acre Wood Academy is a secondary school in Crowborough, East Sussex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Acre Wood Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2024 — Inadequate
  2. Oct 2024 — Inadequate (predecessor: Grove Park School)
  3. Mar 2023 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next (predecessor: Grove Park School)
  4. Mar 2014 — Good (predecessor: Grove Park School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Acre Wood Academy

What is Acre Wood Academy's Ofsted rating?
Acre Wood Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
Where is Acre Wood Academy located?
Acre Wood Academy is a secondary school in Crowborough, East Sussex (TN6 1BN).
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