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King's Academy Ringmer - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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King's Academy Ringmer
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- Ringmer BN8 5RB
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make strong progress, with GCSE results above national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well; the school maintains a calm, orderly environment.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have strong subject knowledge and high expectations of pupils.
Current Educational Practices: Staff receive excellent support and training through links with local schools.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers' questioning encourages and challenges pupils. Some feedback is not precise enough.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are involved in planning their children's special needs provision.
Communication: School keeps parents well informed of their children's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the school's improvement.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders respond decisively to concerns and make necessary improvements.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders set high expectations, improving teaching quality and pupil outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe and bullying issues are handled effectively.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils are taught to keep themselves safe and make healthy choices.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities including music, drama, and sports.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils take part in extracurriculars while maintaining academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers advice ensures all pupils proceed to further education, employment or training.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Pupils guided well in choosing appropriate courses for next stage.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils are supported well and make strong progress.
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King's Academy Ringmer is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 611 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 41% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The school recently partnered with King's Group of Academies (KGA), which has more than 40 years of experience advancing young people's education in the UK and worldwide. We firmly think that the advancement of students is our main goal. We are equally committed, nevertheless, to ensuring that Ringmer students with the knowledge, qualities, and moral assurance necessary to live honourable lives in the global society of the future. We are a school that values each student's unique skills and talents. Every kid should be given the opportunity to succeed to the best of their ability, in our opinion. We can only be fully successful if the faculty, staff, and parents work together as a team to ensure that your kid receives the finest education possible. Through our house structure, each student receives academic mentoring help. In order to create a learning atmosphere where all students feel appreciated, challenged, and secure as they grow into young people, we promote positive attitudes and work to create this environment. We are committed to making sure that by taking part in extracurricular activities including clubs, contests, student leadership, and trips, our students also grow personally. Our young people have the opportunity to explore their interests and discover new ones thanks to a well-established programme of musical, athletic, and other enrichment activities. We are quite proud of the accomplishments of our students in these and other fields. Our students have a strong reputation for success in sports, the arts, and music. As we collaborate to support students in realising their full potential, we plan to build on our achievements and look ahead. I'm eager to have you as a student at King's Academy Ringmer.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.4 | 15.1 | 21.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 41% | 48% | 37% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% | 35.56% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 72% | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.37 | 2.45 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 75 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 59% | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.72% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% | 38.69% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 27% | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 46% | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.56 | 2.74 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 89 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 24% | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% 1 | 24.98% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 1 | 38.08% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 84% | 20.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 7 | 8.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% 8 | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.27 | 2.66 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 86.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 38.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.87% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 16.57% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.23% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.01 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 26.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 38.61% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 45% | 17.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.14 | 2.72 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 74.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 137 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.28% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.31% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.83% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.52% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 79.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.9% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14.41% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King's Academy Ringmer
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
