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Battle Abbey School

Other independent school · East Sussex, TN33 0AD

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#472 of 2,536

Better than 81% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages0 to 18
Pupils459 of 530 places
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Hannah Blake
Local authorityEast Sussex
Opened01 Jan 1974
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 114622.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolEast SussexEngland
Attainment 8 score19.243.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%63.5%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%44.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and maths0%10.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%58.6%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4114--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolEast SussexEngland
Average points per A-level entry39.432.6835
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels41.0331.4835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB--
AAB or better27.6%9.8%17.5%
A-level progress score0.03--
A-level progressAverage--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study40--
Average applied general gradeDist---

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils459
Girls219
Boys240
SEN support94
EHC plan2

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destination77.4%
Higher education45.3%
Not sustained15.1%
Employment13.2%
Further education11.3%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Schools near Battle Abbey School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimaryBattle and Langton Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.9 miSecondaryClaverham Community CollegeCommunity school
Good

Frequently asked questions about Battle Abbey School

How does Battle Abbey School rank in England?

Battle Abbey School ranks 472 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 81% of schools).

How many pupils attend Battle Abbey School?

Battle Abbey School has 459 pupils aged 0 to 18, with capacity for 530.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.