Frewen College
Frewen College is an independent special school in Rye for pupils aged 10 to 19. It has 107 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Frewen College is Good, from an inspection in July 2016. In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 15.3, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: July 2016. GCSE results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 10-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Northiam Rye East Sussex TN31 6NL |
| Phone | 01797252494 |
| Reference Number | 114635 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 107 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 65.42%
Girls: 34.58% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Frewen College is a good school with a strong emphasis on personal development, behaviour, and welfare, which are rated as outstanding. The new principal has effectively clarified the school's vision for improving academic outcomes and has successfully engaged staff and governors in this effort. The school offers a supportive environment that caters well to the needs of its pupils, leading to strong progress in both academic and personal development, especially in areas such as English and art. With increasing momentum in teaching quality and school leadership, the college is well-positioned for further improvements.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Jun 2016 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jun 2016 | Standard inspection: |
| 17 May 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 29 Sep 2010 | Monitoring inspection |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Standard inspection: |
| 24 Jan 2005 | Standard inspection |
| 29 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership from the new principal.
- Effective monitoring and evaluation of teaching quality.
- Outstanding personal development and welfare initiatives.
- Pupils make strong progress across various areas.
- High levels of pupil attendance and positive behaviour.
Areas for Improvement
- The most able pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
- Some teaching lacks creativity and imagination.
- Better use of resources and best practice is needed.
- Pupils' language development is not consistently promoted across the curriculum.
- Communication with parents regarding school improvements needs enhancement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 15.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 2% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 15.0% of pupils at Frewen College were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 85.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
| Name | Distance |
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Northiam Church of England Primary School and Nursery
Main Street, Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6NB |
0.15 miles |
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Beckley Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Beckley, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6RN |
1.32 miles |
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Brede Primary School
Udimore Road, Broad Oak, Brede, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6DG |
2.65 miles |
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Staplecross Methodist Primary School
Bodiam Road, Staplecross, Bodiam Road, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5QD |
3.17 miles |
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Sandhurst Primary School
Rye Road, Sandhurst, Sandhurst Primary School, Cranbrook, Kent, TN18 5JE |
3.24 miles |
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Bodiam Church of England Primary School
Castle Road, Bodiam, Robertsbridge, East Sussex, TN32 5UH |
3.25 miles |
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Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School
Peasmarsh Church of England Primary School, School Lane, Peasmarsh, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6UW |
3.75 miles |
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Wittersham Church of England Primary School
The Street, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7EA |
4.49 miles |
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Rolvenden Primary School
Hastings Road, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 4LS |
4.53 miles |
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Sedlescombe Church of England Primary School
Brede Lane, Sedlescombe, Battle, East Sussex, TN33 0RQ |
4.74 miles |
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What is Frewen College's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Frewen College is Good, from an inspection in July 2016.
When was Frewen College last inspected by Ofsted?
Frewen College was last inspected in July 2016.
How many pupils does Frewen College have?
Frewen College has 107 pupils on roll.
What age range does Frewen College cover?
Frewen College for pupils aged 10 to 19.
What are Frewen College's GCSE results?
In 2025 its average Attainment 8 score was 15.3, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Frewen College?
Frewen College is at Northiam, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6NL.