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Ratton School

State school · Eastbourne, BN21 2XR
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 1,197 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,197 ·
Local authority
East Sussex County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Gavin Peevers

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Ocklynge Junior School 29 %
Stafford Junior School 12 %
Bourne Primary School 9 %
Tollgate Community Junior School 8 %
Other 7 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Stafford Junior School 6 %
Parkland Junior School 6 %
Heron Park Primary Academy 3 %
St John's Meads Church of England Primary School 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Oakwood Primary Academy 3 %
Langney Primary Academy 2 %
Pevensey and Westham CofE Primary School 2 %
Willingdon Primary School 2 %
St Thomas A Becket Catholic Primary School 2 %
West Rise Junior School 2 %
The Haven Church of England Methodist Primary School 1 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
35.7%
LA avg.
42.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
70
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,197
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good

What the school says

At Ratton School, we focus on developing confident, creative and caring students who excel in all they do. Our broad curriculum and dedicated staff foster a lifelong love of learning, ensuring students reach their full potential academically and socially. We offer extensive extracurricular activities, promoting personal growth and community engagement. Emphasising respect, integrity and responsibility, we cultivate a supportive environment where students thrive. Our commitment to emotional health and wellbeing equips students with the tools to navigate their future successfully.

Contact the school

Address

Park Avenue
Eastbourne
East Sussex
BN21 2XR
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Telephone: 01323 504011

Email: info@ratton.co.uk

Website: http://www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk

Local authority: East Sussex County Council

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School data & information Ratton School Park Avenue, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2XR
1,197 Pupil numbers
26 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
13 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
70 Number of teachers
14 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
35.7%
LA avg.
42.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
41.40
LA avg.
43.10
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.10 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 74 5
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 189 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 4
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 216 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 5
German GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 85 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 208 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 213 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 6
Art & Design (Textiles) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 4
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Ratton School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
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