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Hurstpierpoint College

Other independent school · Hassocks, BN6 9JS

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#116 of 2,536

Better than 95% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 19
Pupils1,311
GenderMixed
Religious characterAnglican
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Dominic Mott
Local authorityWest Sussex
Opened01 Jan 1924
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 126136.

GCSE results

2025/26

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

MeasureThis schoolWest SussexEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.16.146.746.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%67.4%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.2%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%12.9%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%62.7%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4199--

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 schoolWest SussexEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.46.7, better than England, better than West Sussex33.9935
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels46.9, better than England, better than West Sussex35.0835.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better36.1%, better than England, better than West Sussex16.2%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.04, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study167--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.c--

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

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils1,311
Girls639
Boys672
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.446
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.0

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, 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 destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.79.6%
Higher education50%
Employment27.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.11.7%
Further education1.9%
Apprenticeship0.6%

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near Hurstpierpoint College
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.9 miPrimarySt Lawrence CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.2 miPrimarySouthway Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.4 miPrimaryThe Gattons Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryLondon Meed Community Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miPrimarySt Wilfrid's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.5 miSecondaryThe Burgess Hill AcademyAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.6 miPrimaryHassocks Infant SchoolCommunity school
Outstanding
1.7 miSecondarySt Paul's Catholic CollegeAcademy converter
Outstanding
1.8 miPrimaryAlbourne Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
1.8 miNot applicableBurgess Hill GirlsOther independent school
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Frequently asked questions about Hurstpierpoint College

How does Hurstpierpoint College rank in England?

Hurstpierpoint College ranks 116 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 95% of schools).

What are Hurstpierpoint College's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Hurstpierpoint College was A-, and 36.1% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Hurstpierpoint College?

Hurstpierpoint College has 1,311 pupils aged 4 to 19.

Does Hurstpierpoint College have a sixth form?

Yes, Hurstpierpoint College teaches students up to age 19.

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.