Slindon College, Arundel
Slindon College is an independent school for boys aged 8 to 18 in Arundel. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Slindon College in detail
Slindon College in its own words
In its own words: "Slindon College is an independent day and boarding school for boys aged 8 - 18, set in the historic Slindon House, located in the South Downs National Park. Slindon College provides outstanding transformative education and pastoral care for boys who will thrive in a specialist learning environment more suited to Specific Learning Difficulties, Developmental Language Disorders and associated conditions."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Slindon College provides a distinctive educational environment for pupils who may find it challenging to realise their potential within larger independent or mainstream settings. Our community is characterised by purposeful, enthusiastic and respectful learners who thrive through exceptional teaching, small class sizes and tailored academic expectations."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, rugby, cricket, swimming, drama, cooking, photography and forest school.
Coming up: an open day on Saturday 27 February 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Slindon College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Slindon College are Great Ballard School (1.4 miles, selective); Dorset House School (4.5 miles); and Westbourne House School (4.9 miles).
Great Ballard SchoolDorset House SchoolWestbourne House School
Where pupils go next
Of the 6 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 17% went on to university or other higher education and 33% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (1%) received SEN support and 88 (85.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Barnham Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
1 bus stop is within a five-minute walk; the closest is Top Road (adjacent), 160 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in West Sussex (103).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
7 October 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
8 November 2022
Regulatory Compliance
19 September 2018
Integrated
29 September 2015
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Slindon College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 2 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Slindon College
Prep and Year 7 'WiseUp' with Team Building fun!
29 Sep 2026
MR MARK CRITCHARD ANNOUNCED AS NEW HEADTEACHER OF SLINDON COLLEGE
22 Sep 2026
Greenpower is back for 2026!
22 Sep 2026
Pupils 'blown away' as excellent GCSE & vocational results are announced for 2026
20 Aug 2026
A Level & Vocational subject success 2026
13 Aug 2026
FLYNN ANNOUNCED AS HEAD BOY IN PRIZE GIVING 2026
10 Jul 2026
From Slindon College's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Slindon College
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Slindon College.
- JC Sports WAC at Slindon Primary School780m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
86%
Available places
103 pupils
120 places
17 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Arundel
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Arundel
Across West Sussex council
Places available
9,806
Applications
8,765
Got 1st preference
87.5%
Got preferred school
97.6%
All secondary applications across West Sussex council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
88
EHC Plans
86.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
103
Total Pupils
103
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Slindon College
Questions parents ask about Slindon College
What are GCSE results like at Slindon College?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Slindon College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Slindon College last inspected?
Slindon College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2025.
How many pupils go to Slindon College?
Slindon College has around 103 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Slindon College?
Slindon College is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
Does Slindon College have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Slindon College: JC Sports WAC at Slindon Primary School (780m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Slindon College?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in West Sussex is 11 (the median across 337 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Slindon College?
Slindon College is at Top Road, Slindon, Arundel, West Sussex, BN18 0RH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)