Is King's Academy Ringmer a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 13 November 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 7th of 24 secondary schools in East Sussex. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are King's Academy Ringmer's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at King's Academy Ringmer averaged an Attainment 8 score of 50.6 (England: 46.2). 54.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at King's Academy Ringmer?

Applications for Year 7 places at King's Academy Ringmer starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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King's Academy Ringmer

Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5RB

Local ranking7th of 24 secondary schools in East Sussex

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

750

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 13 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 50.6 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 54.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 75.7% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 107

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 94.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 2.0%
Employment: 2.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 642
Boys: 362 (55%)
Girls: 297 (45%)
Capacity: 750 (88% full)
SEND: 22.1%
FSM Eligible: 22.0%
EAL: 1.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.2%
SEN Support: 19.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,489/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 27.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 92.6%
White Other: 1.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Mixed Other: 1.0%
Gypsy/Roma: 0.8%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.5%
Black African: 0.5%

92.6%

White British

1.9%

White Other

1.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01273812220

ringmer.reception@kingsacademies.uk

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Lewes Road

Lewes, South East

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Administrative

URN: 144505
UKPRN: 10063188
Establishment No.: 4006
Trust: KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES

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