Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
98%
Capacity
1,165
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 464 applications for 223 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, making it oversubscribed by a ratio of 2.08 to one. Of those applicants, 208 listed the school as their first preference, and all of them were offered a place. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, so it is not possible to report that metric here, but the high level of first-preference applications suggests strong local confidence. As a Church of England secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, it is a mixed, state-funded school in Stockton-on-Tees, with a headteacher, Donna Park, leading a roll of 1165 pupils, just shy of its 1185 capacity. Around 19 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average for secondary schools.
Academically, the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022 rated it Good across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This continues a pattern of Good ratings, as its previous inspection in 2017 also judged overall effectiveness as Good. In the 2023/24 exam results, pupils achieved a Progress 8 score of -0.38, which is below the local authority average of -0.11 and places the school 11th out of 13 secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. The Attainment 8 score was 45, and 62.6 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though only 39.6 per cent reached the stronger grade 5 threshold. Progress in English was close to the national average at -0.07, but maths progress was significantly lower at -0.71, and the EBacc average point score was 3.78.
The school offers a broad range of facilities, including science labs, art studios, music rooms, a chapel, and a library, plus extensive sports provision with hockey, netball, rugby, swimming, and rowing among the options. There are also numerous clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, debate, drama, and a newspaper club. Ian Ramsey has a well-documented SEND offer, covering support for pupils with dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language challenges, hearing or visual impairments, and autistic spectrum disorder. This makes it a practical choice for families who want a large, inclusive secondary with a Christian character and a strong extracurricular programme, though those prioritising the highest academic outcomes may want to compare it with higher-performing local schools like St Michael’s Catholic Academy or All Saints Church of England Academy.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Fairfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7AJ |
| Headteacher | Donna Park |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Number of Pupils | 1,165 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 19.0% |
| School Capacity | 1,165 / 1,185 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.38)
2413th of 3,141
Nationally
94th of 142
In North East
11th of 13
In Stockton-on-Tees
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/233%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 227 pupils).
- FE college49%
- Sixth form college32%
- Apprenticeship8%
- Employment4%
- Not sustained4%
- School sixth form (stay)3%
96% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
11Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed223
464
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
208 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British86.9%
- Asian6.5%
- Mixed2.3%
- White (other)1.4%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
9
Oversubscribed
7
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Fairfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees
Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7AJ
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