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Ripplevale School Rochester
9-13 New Road, Rochester, Kent, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1BG, Medway
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
146
Capacity
210
Ages
6–25
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
70%
Summary
With a focus on students aged 6-25, the school offers a supportive environment tailored to individual needs, although it currently shows limited published data on academic performance. The GCSE Attainment 8 score stands at 1.1, with no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating significant challenges in these areas. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's commitment to personalized education.
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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. | 1.1 | 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%. | 0% | 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%. | 0% | 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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51.38328, 0.51029 · ME1 1BG
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN132097
School typeOther independent special school
Websitewww.ripplevaleschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ripplevale School Rochester rated by Ofsted?
Ripplevale School Rochester 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 Rochester a good school?
Ripplevale School Rochester 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 Rochester in GCSEs?
Ripplevale School Rochester achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.1. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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