The Ropemakers' Academy
| Type | Special School / Free schools special |
| Age Range | 4-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Reef Way Hailsham East Sussex BN27 1FB |
| Phone | 01323368374 |
| Reference Number | 148035 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 78 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 65.38%
Girls: 34.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 47.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 6 |
| 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 5 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 8 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 9 | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| 10 | 6 | 7 | 13 |
| 11 | 6 | 3 | 9 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.8% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-09-14 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -2.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|
| Name | Distance |
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White House Academy
Marshfoot Lane, White House Academy, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2FB |
0.19 miles |
|
Phoenix Academy
Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 2PH |
0.39 miles |
|
Grovelands Community Primary School
Dunbar Drive, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3UW |
0.58 miles |
|
Hawkes Farm Academy
Hawks Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1ND |
0.75 miles |
|
Burfield Academy
Marshfoot Lane, Hailsham, BN27 2PH |
0.98 miles |
|
Hellingly Community Primary School
North Street, Hellingly, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4DS |
1.62 miles |
|
Park Mead Primary School
Michelham Priory Road, Upper Dicker, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3QP |
2.39 miles |
|
Polegate Primary School
Oakleaf Drive, East Sussex, Polegate, East Sussex, BN26 6PT |
2.92 miles |
|
Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School
Hailsham Road, Herstmonceux, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4LG |
3.17 miles |
|
Hankham Primary School
Hankham Road, Hankham, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5AY |
3.18 miles |
|
Chiddingly Primary School
Muddles Green, Chiddingly, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 6HN |
3.71 miles |
|
Stone Cross School
Adur Drive, Stone Cross, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5EF |
3.76 miles |
|
Willingdon Primary School
Rapsons Road, Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9RJ |
4.08 miles |
|
Shinewater Primary School
Milfoil Drive, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8ED |
4.26 miles |
|
Oakwood Primary Academy
Magnolia Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0SS |
4.3 miles |
|
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School
High Street, Westham, Pevensey, East Sussex, BN24 5LP |
4.53 miles |
|
Parkland Infant School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ |
4.74 miles |
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Parkland Junior School
Brassey Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9QJ |
4.74 miles |
|
Heron Park Primary Academy
Dallington Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9EE |
4.79 miles |
|
West Rise Community Infant School
Chaffinch Road, Langney, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 7SL |
4.91 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Hailsham Community College
Battle Road, Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 1DT |
0.2 miles |
|
Bede's Senior School
The Dicker, Hailsham, BN27 3QH |
2.53 miles |
|
Willingdon Community School
Broad Road, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN20 9QX |
3.9 miles |
|
Hazel Court School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ |
4.05 miles |
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The Turing School
Larkspur Drive, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN23 8EJ |
4.29 miles |
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The Eastbourne Academy
Brodrick Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9RQ |
4.5 miles |
|
The Lindfield School
Lindfield Road, Hampden Park, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 0BQ |
4.52 miles |