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King's Academy Ringmer
Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5RB, East Sussex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
83.9 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
642
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
86%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 88%, this school demonstrates a positive environment for students. It boasts a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.6, placing it in the top 40% nationally, and 69% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. While the percentage of students attaining grade 5 or higher in these subjects is 41%, overall, the school offers a solid educational foundation in a supportive setting.
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Last inspected: 14 May 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 47.6 | Top 40% 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%. | 69% | Top 43% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 44% 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%. | 68% | Top 19% 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%. | 41% | Top 19% UK |
Parent View (163 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
My child feels safe
90%
Behaviour is good
89%
School has high expectations
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
My child is happy
88%
Good range of subjects
85%
My child makes good progress
84%
School supports development
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
White Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Location
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50.89546, 0.06719 · BN8 5RB
School details
Local authorityEast Sussex
RegionSouth East
URN144505
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.kgaringmer.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is King's Academy Ringmer rated by Ofsted?
King's Academy Ringmer was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 May 2019.
Is King's Academy Ringmer a good school?
King's Academy Ringmer scores 83.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% 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 King's Academy Ringmer?
Based on 163 Ofsted Parent View responses, King's Academy Ringmer receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at King's Academy Ringmer in GCSEs?
King's Academy Ringmer achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6. 69% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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