Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Fairfield Road Fairfield Stockton-on-Tees TS19 7AJ |
| Phone | 01642585205 |
| Reference Number | 141369 |
Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy provides a good quality of education with a strong focus on inclusive values rooted in a Christian ethos. Relationships among pupils and staff are positive, and leaders are ambitious for all students, particularly in enhancing curriculum planning and ensuring that the majority of pupils behave well. The school offers a broad curriculum and a wide range of extracurricular activities, which are appreciated by many pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). However, some concerns exist around the inconsistency of teaching practices across subjects, particularly in effectively checking pupil understanding and ensuring all staff implement the curriculum effectively.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1165 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.58%
Girls: 51.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 123 | 114 | 237 |
| 8 | 120 | 116 | 236 |
| 9 | 117 | 120 | 237 |
| 10 | 105 | 124 | 229 |
| 11 | 101 | 125 | 226 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.9% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% |
| African | 1.7% |
| White, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils and staff have positive relationships.
- The school promotes an inclusive culture based on a Christian ethos.
- Effective training for staff on curriculum planning.
- Wide extracurricular offers, including a culture week.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND in academic and emotional needs.
- Proactive approach to improving literacy and fostering a love of reading.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements in place.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of teaching strategies among staff.
- Some reports of low-level disruption in lessons affecting learning.
- Mixed parent feedback regarding communication from the school.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 61.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockUnlock Premium
Get percentile rankings, historic result charts, admissions data, and post-GCSE destinations for every school.
£9.99 one-off payment. Lifetime access, no subscription.
Unlock for £9.992025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 141 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 79 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 6 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
UnlockDestinations after GCSE's
| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
|
Holy Trinity Rosehill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
Upsall Grove, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7QU |
0.32 miles |
|
Hartburn Primary School
Adelaide Grove, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 5BS |
0.43 miles |
|
Fairfield Primary School
Glenfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7PW |
0.56 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Fairfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7PL |
0.59 miles |
|
St Mark's Church of England Primary School
St Mark's Close, Bishopton Road West, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7HA |
0.68 miles |
|
Green Gates Academy
Melton Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0JD |
0.71 miles |
|
Whitehouse Primary School
Dunelm Road, Elm Tree, Whitehouse Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0TS |
0.93 miles |
|
Oxbridge Lane Primary School
Oxbridge Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS18 4DA |
0.97 miles |
|
St Bede's Catholic Academy
Green Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS19 0DW |
1.22 miles |
|
Bowesfield Primary School
Northcote Street, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3JB |
1.24 miles |
|
The Oak Tree Academy
Newham Grange Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0SE |
1.3 miles |
|
Mill Lane Primary School
Wellington Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS18 1QX |
1.37 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Parkfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3SY |
1.41 miles |
|
Hardwick Green Primary Academy
Tithe Barn Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8WF |
1.47 miles |
|
St Gregory's Catholic Academy
Ragpath Lane, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9AD |
1.56 miles |
|
Harrow Gate Academy
Piper Knowle Road, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 8DE |
1.61 miles |
|
St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St John's Way, Ragworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0FB |
1.63 miles |
|
Preston Primary School
Laurel Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0BE |
1.84 miles |
|
Rosebrook Primary School
Rudyard Avenue, Roseworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 9LF |
2.01 miles |
|
The Glebe Primary School
Pulford Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1QY |
2.09 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Grangefield Academy
Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LE |
0.54 miles |
|
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH |
0.72 miles |
|
Hartwell School
Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3TN |
1.22 miles |
|
Abbey Hill Academy
Ketton Road, Hardwick Estate, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8BU |
1.47 miles |
|
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Harrowgate Lane, Bishopsgarth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TF |
1.5 miles |
|
North Shore Academy
Talbot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 2AY |
2.01 miles |
|
Kiora Hall
Ragpath Lane, Roseworth, Norton, Stockton on Tees, TS19 9JS |
2.07 miles |
|
The Education Training Collective
Harvard Avenue, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 6FB |
2.09 miles |
|
Teesside High School
|
2.29 miles |
|
St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS17 9DE |
2.66 miles |
|
Red House School
36 The Green, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1DX |
2.69 miles |
|
Thornaby Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB |
2.77 miles |
|
King Edwin School
Mill Lane, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1LG |
2.9 miles |
|
Egglescliffe School
Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Stockton-on-Tees, TS16 0LA |
3.11 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Academy
Blair Avenue, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS17 5BL |
3.2 miles |
|
Westlands Academy
Eltham Crescent, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9RA |
3.26 miles |
|
Elmbank Learning Centre
Viewly Hill Farm, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1PQ |
3.33 miles |
|
Macmillan Academy
Stockton Road, Middlesbrough, TS5 4AG |
3.5 miles |
|
Acklam Grange School
Lodore Grove, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PB |
3.67 miles |
|
Yarm School
The Friarage, Yarm, TS15 9EJ |
3.75 miles |