Ripplevale School Rochester
Ripplevale School Rochester is an independent special school in Rochester for pupils aged 6 to 25. It has 140 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Ripplevale School Rochester is Good, from an inspection in February 2025. In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 7.8, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: February 2025. GCSE results: 2023.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent special school |
| Age Range | 6-25 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 9-13 New Road Rochester Kent Rochester Kent ME1 1BG |
| Phone | 01634812233 |
| Reference Number | 132097 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 140 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 58.57%
Girls: 41.43% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 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 |
|---|
Ripplevale School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all key areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school has shown significant improvements since its previous inspection, reflecting a strong curriculum development approach and a supportive environment where pupils flourish and feel safe. With a broad and balanced curriculum tailored to meet diverse needs, pupils are well-prepared for their next stages of education. However, there are ongoing challenges, particularly concerning attendance and the consistency in implementing the intended curriculum.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | Standard inspection: |
| 04 Jun 2024 | Additional inspection |
| 27 Sep 2023 | Additional inspection |
| 25 Apr 2023 | Standard inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 29 Mar 2022 | Additional inspection |
| 15 Oct 2020 | Additional inspection |
| 07 Jan 2020 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Sep 2018 | Additional inspection |
| 13 Jun 2017 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2013 | Standard inspection: |
| 28 Sep 2010 | Standard inspection: |
| 20 Nov 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel happy and safe at school.
- Staff provide well-targeted emotional support.
- The curriculum is broad and tailored to individual needs.
- Strong focus on literacy with effective reading support.
- High expectations for academic achievement and behaviour.
- Personalised career guidance for sixth-form students.
Areas for Improvement
- Variability in the implementation of the intended curriculum.
- Some pupils have high absence rates.
- Inconsistencies in safeguarding policy application.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 7.8 | 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) | 0% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 0.0% of pupils at Ripplevale School Rochester were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 100.0% 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.
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What is Ripplevale School Rochester's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Ripplevale School Rochester is Good, from an inspection in February 2025.
When was Ripplevale School Rochester last inspected by Ofsted?
Ripplevale School Rochester was last inspected in February 2025.
How many pupils does Ripplevale School Rochester have?
Ripplevale School Rochester has 140 pupils on roll.
What age range does Ripplevale School Rochester cover?
Ripplevale School Rochester for pupils aged 6 to 25.
What are Ripplevale School Rochester's GCSE results?
In 2023 its average Attainment 8 score was 7.8, and 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Ripplevale School Rochester?
Ripplevale School Rochester is at 9-13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG.