The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.0
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
17%
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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,197
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 26%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gavin Peevers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Park Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEast Sussex College Group
16 plus · 917m away
Parkland Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
Parkland Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Summerdown School
Free school · Grammar · 1.1km away
The Cavendish School
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
The Lindfield School
Special school · 1.3km away
The Eastbourne Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Motcombe Infants' School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ratton School a selective school?
No. Ratton School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ratton School's Ofsted rating?
Ratton School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ratton School?
Ratton School currently has 1,197 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ratton School take?
Ratton School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ratton School?
Ratton School is in Eastbourne, BN21 2XR, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ratton School have a sixth form?
No, Ratton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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