The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.8
7.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
35%
6.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
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
83%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
15%
Based on 116 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 616
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 34.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- Trust
- AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Dominic Downes
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksMonitoring visit
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Rye College a selective school?
No. Rye College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Rye College's Ofsted rating?
Rye College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rye College?
Rye College currently has 616 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rye College take?
Rye College caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Rye College?
Rye College is in Rye, TN31 7NQ, in the East Sussex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rye College have a sixth form?
No, Rye College does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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