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King's Academy Ringmer

Lewes, BN8 5RBSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.30
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
134 1st-choice / 148 places
Ranking
#833
of 3,141 nationally

About King's Academy Ringmer

King's Academy Ringmer sits in the East Sussex local authority, a secondary school for 11 to 16 year olds in the Lewes borough. Among the 29 state secondaries in the county, it ranks 7th by Progress 8, placing it ahead of the local average. The top-performing peers in the area are St Richard's Catholic College, Beacon Academy, and Priory School, all of which score higher on the same measure. The school is led by headteacher Chris Harvey and has no religious character. It is a mixed, non-selective school with 642 pupils on roll, operating below its capacity of 750. In its most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good overall, with leadership and management judged Outstanding. This marks a significant turnaround from its previous inspection, when it was rated Inadequate. The ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained, and the school continues to serve a community where 21.7 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressLewes Road, Lewes, Lewes, BN8 5RB
HeadteacherChris Harvey
Local AuthorityEast Sussex
Number of Pupils642
Free School Meals (FSM)21.7%
School Capacity642 / 750 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Playing FieldsSwimming PoolSports HallGymnasiumTennis CourtsScience LabsLibraryAstro TurfSixth Form CentreTheatreMusic RoomsDining Hall

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

BadmintonDanceNetballTennisHockeyMartial ArtsCross CountryGymnasticsRounders

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseDebateModel United NationsScience ClubChoirCoding

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King's Academy Ringmer

King's Academy Ringmer has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.