Oriel High School

The school aims to serve students across a wide range of abilities, including those with additional learning needs or disabilities.

“Oriel High School is a comprehensive school and as such we aim to meet the needs of students with a wide range of abilities, including those who may have additional learning needs and/or disabilities.”

Students with other SEN are supported in lessons and may receive additional teaching according to need.

“Students with other SEN (with EHCPs or at School Support) do not have the taught sessions in the SSC, but are supported in lessons and may be withdrawn for additional teaching, according to need.”

The school works with CAMHS clinicians and other health professionals, although CAMHS referrals are usually made through GPs.

“School work closely with other health professionals, e.g. clinical psychologists and psychiatrists from CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service), but referrals to this service are usually made through GPs.”

Sixth-form tutors guide and support students, monitor academic and personal progress, and advise on applications.

“Our Sixth Form tutors provide guidance, support and encouragement, track and monitor academic and personal progress and will advise regarding applications to Higher Education, or employers.”

All Year 12 students participate in work experience.

“All students take part in Work Experience in Year 12.”

Students can take the Extended Project Qualification in Year 13 to develop project planning and research skills.

“You may want to gain an extra qualification and important project planning and research skills by taking an EPQ (Extended Project Qualification) in Year 13.”

Students are offered academic challenge and support alongside broader developmental experiences.

“You will be offered excellent academic experiences, challenge and support; but also the chance to love Sixth Form life through a wealth of extra-curricular activities from employability skills, to sport, to residential trips; and the chance to contribute to the lives of others as the most senior students in our community.”

Ofsted reported a strong learning culture, high value placed on academic subjects, and a wide vocational offer.

“The school has a strong culture for learning. It offers a broad curriculum. It places a high value on learning in academic subjects, while also providing a wide vocational offer at Key Stage 4 and in the Sixth Form”

The sixth form is led by an Assistant Headteacher who is Head of Sixth Form.

“Assistant Headteacher Head of Sixth Form”

The sixth form aims to develop students' independence and effectiveness for successful outcomes and future progression.

“We aim to maximise your development over these months to build the independence and effectiveness that will bring you successful outcomes and prepare you for what comes next, whether your ambition leads you to be an undergraduate, apprentice or in your first job.”

The page directs prospective students to a dedicated Sixth Form Admissions page.

“Please view our [Sixth Form Admissions](https://oriel.w-sussex.sch.uk/joining-us/sixth-form-admissions/) page for more details”

The school held a Sixth Form Open Evening on 23 October 2025, with no booking required.

“Our Sixth Form Open Evening took place on Thursday 23rd October 2025.”

Listed apprenticeship destinations include Dentons and KPMG.

“| Dentons | Apprenticeship | | KPMG | Apprenticeship |”

A listed destination is Medicine and Surgery at Lancaster University.

“| Lancaster University | Medicine and Surgery |”

The school publishes Key Stage 5 average grades across academic, applied general, and technical qualifications.

“Average attainment grade (Academic qualifications, including A level qualifications): C+ (Local authority average: C+) Average attainment grade (Applied general qualifications): Distinction – (Local authority average: Merit+) Average attainment grade (Tech levels, occupational qualifications): Merit+) (Local authority average: Merit+)”

Oriel High School retained an overall Good Ofsted grade following its March 2025 inspection.

“We were delighted as a school community that Ofsted had seen sustained improvements in our school since their last visit and Oriel High School continued to be graded as a ‘Good’ school overall.”