Performance Tables
These performance measures are not current.
DfE Performance tables
The DfE produce performance tables for all schools.
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Progress 8 (GCSE)
This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs
The table below tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths GCSEs. Reformed GCSEs are graded 1 (low) to 9 (high). Grade 5 in the new grading is a similar level of achievement to a high grade C or low grade B in the old grading.
| 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Thomas Bennett Community College | 27.30% | 18% | 23% |
| Local Authority Average | 42.50% | ||
| England Average | 43.00% | 54% | 47% |
Attainment 8 (GCSE)
Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.
| 2019 | 2023 | 2024 | |
| Thomas Bennett Community College | 35.9 | 33 | 34 |
| West Sussex state-funded schools | 46.8 | ||
| National state-funded schools | 46.5 | 44.7 | 47 |
English Baccalaureate
The English Baccalaureate (E-Bacc) is a performance measure that includes student’s performance in the following subjects English, maths, science, geography, history and MFL.
| English Baccalaureate | 2023 | 2024 |
| Thomas Bennett Community College | 20% | 13% |
| Local Authority Average | ||
| England Average | 39.30% | 43% |
Staying in education or entering employment after Key Stage 4
This shows the number of pupils who either stayed in education or went into employment after finishing Key Stage 4 (after year 11, usually aged 16). This is for pupils who finished year 11 in 2016, which is the most recent data currently available. This figure covers any sustained education or employment destination.
| Staying in education or entering employment | 2023 | 2024 |
| Thomas Bennett Community College | 98% | 97% |
| Local Authority Average | ||
| England |
Sixth Form Performance
A link to our 16 to 18 performance data can be found here: