About The School

boysandcomputer The Weald is an 11-18 mixed community comprehensive school with Specialist School status for Technology and Sport. It has approximately 1,530 students including a thriving Sixth Form of just over 300 students.

"The aspirations of leaders to attain the highest standards, as well as developing a supportive, inclusive community, are apparent throughout the work of the school" Ofsted 2009

We serve the local rural community from a pleasant 25 acre site on the edge of Billingshurst. Our size offers us many advantages; we have excellent facilities, allowing us to offer a wide and varied range of academic and vocational courses at all levels.

“Students are articulate and confident, value their education, and make the most of the very good opportunities they are offered” Ofsted 2009

Organisation and pastoral care within the school ensures that students develop a firm identity with school values and sense of responsibility to one another. girls

“The Headteacher gives strong direction to the work of the school” Ofsted 2009

The Weald campus has been steadily improved in recent years. The Learning Resource Centre and Music Block were built in the late 90’s, followed by the floodlit all weather pitch. We adjoin a brand new indoor swimming pool and fitness centre complex run by DC Leisure.

“The School plays an active role at the heart of the local community” Ofsted 2009

A £3.35 million building project has recently been completed with 7 new laboratories (with 6 more being fully refurbished), 8 new classrooms, purpose build Business Studies rooms and a new Sixth Form centre. There is now a brand new swimming pool complex and 2 new multi use games areas.

"The warm and positive relationships throoughout the school are an important factor in student's enjoyment of learning and their above average attendance"Ofsted 2009

The Weald School offers all students:

A well planned, broad and balanced curriculum
A record of good examination results
Well qualified specialist staff combine innovative and traditional methods in the classroom
A secure, supportive, encouraging and happy environment
A wide range of extra curricular and residential activities.

The Weald School Aims: netball

To ensure that all students achieve their full potential in a disciplined, caring and stimulating environment.
To foster the love of learning and promote aesthetic appreciation in the persuit of excellence.
To develop sensitivity and respect for one another and the environment.
To provide a balanced curriculum in order to develop the skills and promote the flexibility essential for a changing world.

What our students think about the school

“Lessons are fun and the school has a good atmosphere” – Year 7 Pupil
“The teachers have a good attitude to learning and we are encouraged and can hold our own opinions” – Year 10 Pupil
“We are able to talk to our teachers about issues and they make a real difference in our lives” – Year 9 Pupil