The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent special school
- Ages
- 6–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 94%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Jane Norris (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
August 2022 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
February 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
January 2020 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2012 | Inspection
Monitoring inspection
December 2010 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
November 2009 | Inspection
Standard inspection
November 2006 | Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, Kent, CT14 8JG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Learning Opportunities Centre Secondary
Independent · 1.8km away
Walmer Science College
Secondary · 1.9km away
The Downs Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Hornbeam Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Warden House Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Goodwin Academy
Secondary · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ripplevale School's Ofsted rating?
Ripplevale School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ripplevale School?
Ripplevale School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ripplevale School take?
Ripplevale School caters for pupils aged 6 to 18.
Where is Ripplevale School?
Ripplevale School is in Deal, CT14 8JG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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