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The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Colne Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.0 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
744
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.3, this school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 82% of schools. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted, and only 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, which may be a concern for some parents. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 53% recommending the school, indicating room for growth in community engagement and support.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 39.3 | Bottom 18% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
Parent View (166 responses)
★★★★★2.9
Good range of extra-curricular
80%
My child is happy
75%
Good range of subjects
75%
My child feels safe
74%
My child makes good progress
66%
Progress is communicated
64%
School has high expectations
59%
I'd recommend this school
53%
School keeps me informed
49%
School responds to concerns
48%
Behaviour is good
48%
School supports development
45%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.4%
White Other3.0%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.94716, 0.64612 · CO9 2HR
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN139248
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.ramseyacademy.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Ramsey Academy, Halstead rated by Ofsted?
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is The Ramsey Academy, Halstead a good school?
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead scores 9.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Ramsey Academy, Halstead?
Based on 166 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Ramsey Academy, Halstead receives a satisfaction score of 58% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Ramsey Academy, Halstead in GCSEs?
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.3. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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