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Ratton School
Park Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XR, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.6 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,197
Capacity
1,215
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 65% nationally, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 64%, while 43% achieve grade 5 or above, indicating a reasonable level of success. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 17% may suggest limited opportunities for students pursuing a broader curriculum.
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Last inspected: 18 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.0 | Bottom 35% UK |
| 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%. | 64% | Bottom 46% UK |
| 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%. | 43% | Bottom 49% UK |
| 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%. | 17% | Bottom 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British75.1%
White Other9.5%
Mixed Other2.6%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+B African2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Other0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.79102, 0.25951 · BN21 2XR
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN138474
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Ratton School rated by Ofsted?
Ratton School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 April 2013.
Is Ratton School a good school?
Ratton School scores 38.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% 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 Ratton School in GCSEs?
Ratton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.0. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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