Ringwood School Academy

A good academy converter school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Ringwood School Academy.

Ringwood, BH241SE Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.35
English & Maths grade 4+ %
66.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 82.9%
Continue in education or training
52.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
28 March 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Parsonage Barn Lane
Ringwood, BH241SE
Phone
1425475000
Website
ringwood.hants.sch.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136657
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SE
Website
http://www.ringwood.hants.sch.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
RINGWOOD SCHOOL
Capacity
1,591 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,582
Free School Meals
15.5% (245 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (49 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.1%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
58.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
7.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
10.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
51%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
122 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
7.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
82.9 (+30.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.7 (+14.2 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.35 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
99 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
198
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,582 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (Further) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(9 students)
Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Physics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(15 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(12 students)
Business Studies:Single (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(26 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Inspired To Learn, Supported To Succeed"

Dream Big Embrace Opportunities Make No Excuses Be Curious Be Determined

Head Teacher's Message

Leanne Symonds describes Ringwood School as a thriving, highly successful school with high aspirations for every student, a clear focus on learning and achievement in a supportive environment. Ofsted says that students are happy and feel safe and are respectful and supportive toward each other. The school celebrates achievements across academic, sporting, artistic or dramatic areas and aims to equip students with the skills to flourish and positively contribute to society.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Up to 47 school clubs each week

Facilities

The Barn (assembly hall and performance venue) The Stables (eating area) Food Tech room Toilet refurbishments and related facilities

Curriculum Highlights

A huge benefit of being a large school is the range and diversity of courses that a student can follow at KS4 and KS5 as their curriculum becomes tailored to their individual needs, aspirations and interests. As one of the first teaching schools in the country the quality of delivery in the classroom at Ringwood is very strong.

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