- The college has continued with its award-winning solar car project (which was nominated for Prince William’s Earthshot prize) and launched a sixth-form course focused on solar and renewable technologies.
- Last year it opened its first international school, Ardingly College Zhongshan, in China.
- Students can choose from more than 130 extracurricular activities, including 25 sports. The football, hockey, swimming and cricket teams regularly win regional and national competitions.
- There is strong music provision, with more than 430 weekly individual lessons as well as stage productions, which are often accompanied by live orchestras.
- Academic, sports, dance, drama, music and art scholarships cover up to 5 per cent of fees. There are also means-tested bursaries.
Results
A-level 2024 rank: 71
Grade
%
A*
24.8
A
37.1
B
26.3
A*/A
61.9
A*-B
88.2
GCSE 2024 rank: 116=
Grade
%
A*/9/8
52.1
A/7
19.8
A*/A/9/8/7
71.9
International baccalaureate 2024 rank: 8
Grade
%
Higher Level 7
28.2
Higher Level 6
59.2
Higher Level 5
11.7
Higher Level 7 and 6
87.4
Higher Level 7, 6 and 5
99.1
Diploma pass
100
Average IB points
38.9