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Ripplevale School
Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG, Kent
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
188
Capacity
200
Ages
6–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a small pupil population of 188, the school offers a tailored educational experience. However, GCSE results indicate that only 7% of students achieved grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the average Attainment 8 score is 12.3, suggesting challenges in academic performance. Limited published data makes it difficult to assess overall progress or Ofsted ratings, so parents may want to consider these factors carefully.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 12.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 7% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 4% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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51.19839, 1.36396 · CT14 8JG
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118995
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.ripplevaleschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ripplevale School rated by Ofsted?
Ripplevale School has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Ripplevale School a good school?
Ripplevale School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ripplevale School in GCSEs?
Ripplevale School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 12.3. 7% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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