The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.6
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
68%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 85 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 642
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 21.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Chris Harvey
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5RB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is King's Academy Ringmer's Ofsted rating?
King's Academy Ringmer was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Academy Ringmer?
King's Academy Ringmer currently has 642 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Academy Ringmer take?
King's Academy Ringmer caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King's Academy Ringmer?
King's Academy Ringmer is in Lewes, BN8 5RB, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Academy Ringmer have a sixth form?
No, King's Academy Ringmer does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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