Rye College
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | The Grove Rye East Sussex TN31 7NQ |
| Phone | 01797222545 |
| Reference Number | 146825 |
Rye College is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating in all inspected areas. The school, having recently joined the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust, has made significant progress and established a positive learning environment. Students benefit from a robust curriculum and engaging extracurricular activities, with most displaying strong relationships and a commitment to school values. Parents and pupils alike appreciate the improvements and support provided by the school's leadership and staff.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 616 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.81%
Girls: 49.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 71 | 60 | 131 |
| 8 | 65 | 73 | 138 |
| 9 | 70 | 53 | 123 |
| 10 | 58 | 63 | 121 |
| 11 | 49 | 54 | 103 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85.6% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 17 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 29 Jun 2023 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong leadership from the headteacher and executive headteacher
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum
- Effective extra-curricular activities
- High expectations leading to good pupil achievement
- Prioritization of personal development and careers education
- Positive relationships among pupils and staff
- Dedicated and loyal staff committed to the school's mission
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not check pupil understanding before progressing
- Not all staff adapt lessons effectively for pupils with SEND
- Attendance issues for some pupils
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 43.7% |
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 | 55 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 48 | 5 |
| From another Local Authority | 31 | 13 |
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| Name | Distance |
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Rye Community Primary School
The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7ND |
0.09 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary School
Houghton Green Lane, Playden, Playden Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7PJ |
1.17 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 |
2.15 miles |
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St Thomas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Friars Road, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4ED |
2.4 miles |
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Icklesham Church of England Primary School and Nursery
High Fords, Icklesham, Winchelsea, East Sussex, TN36 4BX |
3.85 miles |
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Wittersham Church of England Primary School
The Street, Wittersham, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 7EA |
4.01 miles |
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Beckley Church of England Primary School
Main Street, Beckley, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 6RN |
4.62 miles |
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