Ramsden Hall Academy
| Type | Special School / Academy special sponsor led |
| Age Range | 10-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Heath Road Ramsden Heath Billericay Essex CM11 1HN |
| Phone | 01277624580 |
| Reference Number | 142612 |
Ramsden Hall Academy has made significant progress since its last inspection, now rated as good overall. Pupils, many of whom have experienced considerable disruption in their prior education, receive comprehensive support to address both educational and social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs. The curriculum is effectively tailored to bridge gaps in learning, with a strong emphasis on fostering resilience and positive behavior. However, attendance remains an issue for some students, which may impede their full benefit from the school's offerings.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 99 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 66.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 5 | Unknown | 5 |
| 7 | 21 | Unknown | 21 |
| 8 | 20 | Unknown | 20 |
| 9 | 22 | Unknown | 22 |
| 10 | 17 | Unknown | 17 |
| 11 | 14 | Unknown | 14 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Caribbean | 2% |
| White, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Oct 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 11 Oct 2022 | School inspection: |
| 04 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- School leaders effectively support pupils to reach their potential.
- The curriculum is well designed and tailored to address gaps in learning.
- Strong focus on reading encourages a love of literature among pupils.
- Effective behavior management strategies have reduced incidents of poor behavior.
- Pupils feel safe and well cared for in a supportive environment.
- Life skills curriculum effectively prepares pupils for future opportunities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly enough, affecting their learning.
- In a few subjects, curriculum focuses on activities rather than key knowledge.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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:
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