Ringwood School Academy
About Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood School Academy holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained across its two most recent graded inspections. The most telling academic metric for this large secondary is its Progress 8 score of 0.35, which is classed as 'Above average' nationally. This means that, on average, pupils at Ringwood achieve nearly half a grade more per subject across eight key GCSEs than students with similar starting points elsewhere. To put that in context, the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Hampshire is -0.17, so Ringwood is performing significantly better than the local norm. The school also ranks first among the ten secondary schools in the New Forest local authority area when measured by Progress 8, placing it in the top 25% of schools nationally. Its Attainment 8 score of 53.7 further confirms that students are leaving with strong overall results, and 58.5% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Nov 2022Latest monitoring visit (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ringwood School 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
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications