The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.2
12.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
68%
26.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.03
Band 3Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 247 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% 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 135 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,626
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- RINGWOOD SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Leanne Symonds (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 1SE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRingwood Church of England Infant School
Primary · 307m away
Ringwood Junior School
Primary · 468m away
Poulner Junior School
Primary · 1.5km away
Poulner Infant School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Ringwood Waldorf School
Independent · 1.9km away
Sheiling College
Special school · 2.3km away
Sheiling School
Independent · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ringwood School Academy a selective school?
No. Ringwood School Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ringwood School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ringwood School Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ringwood School Academy?
Ringwood School Academy currently has 1,626 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ringwood School Academy take?
Ringwood School Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ringwood School Academy?
Ringwood School Academy is in Ringwood, BH24 1SE, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ringwood School Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Ringwood School Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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