King's Academy Ringmer
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Lewes Road Ringmer Lewes East Sussex BN8 5RB |
| Phone | 01273812220 |
| Reference Number | 144505 |
King’s Academy Ringmer has effectively maintained its good performance since the last inspection in May 2019. The school provides a safe and supportive environment for its students, fostering strong relationships between staff and pupils. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, with a focus on character development as well as academic success, particularly benefiting pupils who struggled in primary school, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The school's proactive approach to improving attendance, especially for disadvantaged students, has been notably successful, with pupils now attending regularly and arriving on time.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 642 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.45%
Girls: 44.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 90 | 59 | 149 |
| 8 | 76 | 64 | 140 |
| 9 | 75 | 65 | 140 |
| 10 | 68 | 46 | 114 |
| 11 | 47 | 52 | 99 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.6% |
| Unclassified | 3.3% |
| White, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 14 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- Effective support systems for pupils with SEND
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Exceptional programme of enrichment and extra-curricular activities
- Rigorous behaviour policy leading to improved conduct
- High expectations for academic performance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding by some teachers
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 64.6% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 188 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 131 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Ringmer Primary and Nursery School
Harrisons Lane, Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5LL |
0.23 miles |
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South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School
Church Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2HS |
2.34 miles |
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Laughton Community Primary School
Church Lane, Laughton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6AH |
2.91 miles |
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Barcombe Church of England Primary School
Barcombe Cross, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5DN |
2.99 miles |
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Firle Church of England Primary School
The Street, Firle, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6LF |
3.26 miles |
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Western Road Community Primary School
Southover High Street, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JB |
3.26 miles |
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Southover CofE Primary School
Potters Lane, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1JP |
3.26 miles |
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Hamsey Community Primary School
Cooksbridge, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 4SJ |
3.33 miles |
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Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School
Gundreda Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 1PU |
3.37 miles |
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Little Horsted Church of England Primary School
Little Horsted, Lewes Road, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5TS |
3.6 miles |
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Annan School
Annan Farm, Lewes Road, Easons Green, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5RE |
4.51 miles |
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East Hoathly CofE Primary School
Church Marks Lane, East Hoathly, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6EQ |
4.57 miles |
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Iford and Kingston Church of England Primary School
Wellgreen Lane, Kingston, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3NR |
4.58 miles |
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St Philip's Catholic Primary School
High Street, New Town, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5DJ |
4.94 miles |
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Harlands Community Primary & Nursery School
Mallard Drive, Uckfield, East Sussex, TN22 5PW |
4.95 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Priory School
Mountfield Road, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 2XN |
2.87 miles |
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Lewes Old Grammar School
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3.16 miles |
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Compass Community School Pinetree Park
Newhaven Road, Lewes, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3NF |
4.24 miles |
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Northease Manor School
Rodmell, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3EY |
4.71 miles |