King's Academy Ringmer
Lewes, BN8 5RB · East Sussex · secondary school
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7th of 24 secondary schools in East Sussex we can score, 26 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 912 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 54.2 · 72 | 30% | 2.15 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.3 · 73 | 25% | 1.82 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.6 · 72 | 10% | 0.72 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King's Academy Ringmer overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 41.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.6, compared with the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.3 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join boxing, taekwondo, ceramics, bushcraft, fine art sculpture, screen-printing, and textiles clubs. They perform in the Winter Showcase and visit the Ardeche, Natural History Museum, Downing Street, Pinzolo, Blacklands Farm, Glyndebourne, and Battle Abbey.
Getting in
The published school roll is 659 pupils against a stated capacity of 750. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress in English and maths? What specific support is available for students preparing for Duke of Edinburgh expeditions? How are club places allocated if demand exceeds availability?
What Ofsted said about King's Academy Ringmer
Overview
King’s Academy Ringmer has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “very happy and safe school” where staff know pupils well and relationships are strong. Leaders provide “wise counsel and clear direction,” supporting a culture of courtesy, respect, and high academic expectations.
Strengths
- The school offers an “exceptional programme of enrichment” and extra-curricular activities that foster global awareness and prepare pupils to be “world ready.”
- A “demanding curriculum” builds character and academic knowledge, with “excellent systems to support pupils with SEND” helping them achieve their potential.
- Reading is “paramount,” with the mantra that “every teacher is a teacher of reading,” ensuring pupils learn new vocabulary explicitly and fluently across all subjects.
- A “reinvigorated behaviour policy” has resulted in rigorous but fair rule application, meaning learning is “rarely disrupted by poor behaviour” and attendance has improved significantly.
- Teachers present topics clearly and give “precise feedback,” while the personal, social and health education course provides pupils with detailed knowledge of citizenship and safety.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently implement agreed strategies for formative assessment to check pupils’ understanding thoroughly, as occasionally they do not explore in enough detail how far pupils have understood a topic, leading to less accurate work.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.4 |
| 2024/25 | 47.6 |
| 2025/26 | 50.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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