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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
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- Halstead CO9 2HR
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils made very strong progress in mathematics and humanities
Behaviour and Attitudes: Bullying is not common and handled well
Academic Progress: Pupils produce high-quality work and learn ambitious curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Inconsistent behaviour frustrates learners; needs improvement.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders and teachers are working on ensuring consistent challenge across all subjects
Strengths and Challenges: Some teaching is effective, but some areas need more tailored work
Strengths and Challenges: Focus on improving curriculum evident; behaviour issues persist.
Communication: School communicates effectively with parents
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are pleased with all aspects of provision
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors provide effective oversight and hold leaders accountable
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership has a clear understanding and plans to improve weaker teaching areas
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leadership works with others to reduce risks
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying addressed but sometimes persists; school is safe.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Support provided through behaviour and learning support hub
Extracurricular Offerings: Extracurricular offer not extensive; some pupils not engaged.
Career Counselling Services: Essential careers advice and guidance provided
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils supported well and included in opportunities.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strategies for SEND students are identified but need consistent application
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About Us
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 774 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to The Ramsey Academy, one of the best-renovated schools nationwide and not just in Essex. Record-breaking results and ongoing development over the past three years demonstrate how motivated and ambitious our students are to reach their full potential. Being a smaller secondary school, our pupils are known to all staff members, who can provide individualised support and challenge as needed. However, we are large enough to provide a variety of chances to guarantee that our students leave us with a variety of experiences to prepare them for the next phase of their education and career. Our mission is to be a welcoming, exceptional school at the centre of the neighbourhood that actively collaborates with neighbourhood residents and organisations. We want our young people to have a "growth mindset" attitude to learning and to not be frightened of failing because we all learn from our mistakes. In other words, we want them to be curious, challenged, show resilience, and be willing to take risks. Please spend some time browsing the website to learn more about us and to admire the accomplishments of our students in a range of endeavours. View the Ramsey Voice's back issues to learn more about the variety of events we attend. The Ramsey Voice is our biweekly newsletter. Without a strong collaboration between home and school, where we work together to establish our "shared ethos and values," we cannot succeed as an academy, and we cannot assist one another in providing the best education possible for pupils. Throughout the regular school day, we would be honoured to have you come for a private tour. Be the best version of yourself is our clear message to both students and employees.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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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 | 18.6 | 15.1 | 17 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 48% | 35% |
| 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 | -0.39 | 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 | 39.8 | 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 | 34% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 46.46% | 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 | 23% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.45 | 2.88 | 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 | 88% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 125 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 37% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.73% | 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 | -0.24 | 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 | 43.6 | 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 | 37% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 49.94% | 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 | 23% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 3.12 | 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 | 90% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
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 | 0.07 | 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 | 44.3 | 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 | 35% | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 2 | 47.05% | 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 | 27% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% 2 | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.84 | 3 | 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 | 93% | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 90 | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 26% | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.01% | 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 | 0.19 | 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 | 43.2 | 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 | 35% 2 | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 48.68% | 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 | 31% | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 8 | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.79 | 3.1 | 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 | 92% | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 119 | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 55% | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.03% | 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 | 42.3 | 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 | 37% | 34.8% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 51.46% | 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 | 24% | 27.57% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 16.98% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 18.71% | 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 | 91% | 88.7% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 123 | 179 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 73.34% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 36.42% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 6% | 35.1% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 34% | 7.39% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 3.65% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.62% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3% | 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 - 29th Aug 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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
