State School
#3 in Best Secondary Schools in Rother
Rye College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Rye College
Work here? Update your school profile
Rye College
- Secondary
- Rye TN31 7NQ
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Academic Progress: Current pupils are learning well across a wide range of subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Most pupils behave well in lessons and during breaktimes.
Academic Progress: Students engage in thoughtful debates, understand diverse perspectives
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils confident in school's action against discrimination
Qualifications and Training: Staff appreciate high-quality training provided by leaders.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders provide regular, high-quality training for staff.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers receive regular training in RSHE
Current Educational Practices: Teachers manage challenging conversations effectively
Strengths and Challenges: Strong subject knowledge; some need to better tailor content for SEND pupils.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils and parents recognize improvements.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can approach school with questions
Communication: Weekly bulletins keep parents informed
Parent Satisfaction: Majority of parents positive about school's RHSE work
Communication: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View for feedback.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff help pupils resolve disagreements; repeat offenses are declining.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership introduced an ambitious curriculum and effective strategies.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal robustly with discrimination issues
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders swiftly address curriculum issues
Managing Bullying and Safety: If bullying occurs, 'Hub' staff quickly sort it out.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Frequent mindfulness techniques taught; 'Hub' staff provide support.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Discrimination followed up and dealt with robustly
Promoting Welfare and Safety: School fosters kindness and mutual support
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, revision clubs, and cultural visits.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: A balance achieved with extensive extracurricular offerings supporting academic responsibilities.
Career Counselling Services: Rich program with visits from external speakers and work experience.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Increasingly, pupils choose ambitious courses at post-16 institutions.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Not all staff adapt lessons well enough for pupils with SEND.
Subjects Offered: High numbers study sciences and a humanities subject; increasing number taking French.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
About Us
Rye College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 579 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.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
Rye College
Nearby Schools in Your Area
Gallery
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
|
B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.3 | 15.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 48% |
| 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 | -0.55 | 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 | 37.5 | 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% | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 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 | 13% | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.24 | 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 | 92% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 118 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 46% | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 8% | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 31% | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 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 | -0.44 | 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 | 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 | 38% | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 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 | 11% | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.53 | 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 | 93% | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 101 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | - | 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 | - | 24.98% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 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 | - | 20.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 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% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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.
Best Schools 2025
Rye College Rankings
夜来香研究所 ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
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
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Rye College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
