Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood, BH24 1SE · Hampshire · secondary school
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11th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.3/10 against 882 of them, against 7.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 54.1 · 71 | 30% | 2.14 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.35 · 76 | 25% | 1.90 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 50.8 · 73 | 10% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ringwood School Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.35 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,592 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,591. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils in raising their Attainment 8 scores further, given the current figure of 56.2?
What Ofsted said about Ringwood School Academy
Overview
Ringwood School Academy continues to be a good school, providing a high-quality education where pupils are ‘inspired to learn’ and ‘supported to succeed’. The report highlights an ambitious, inclusive curriculum and strong staff ethos, noting that pupils are happy, feel safe, and achieve well academically and socially.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious, inclusive, broad and balanced’, with well-sequenced content that builds knowledge and prepares pupils effectively for examinations.
- Teachers use routine assessment skilfully to provide instant advice, address misconceptions quickly, and support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
- Sixth-form students perform very well, benefiting from high-quality teaching, individual tuition, and comprehensive careers advice.
- Staff workload is managed carefully within a collaborative ethos, with leaders consulting staff on changes to support well-being and reduce pressure.
- Diverse extra-curricular opportunities, including trips abroad, enhance pupils’ social and cultural development and confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure they communicate fully and effectively so that all pupils and parents are confident that bullying concerns are addressed appropriately and successfully.
- Leaders should ensure that their new approach to promoting pupils’ literacy and oracy is implemented as intended and embedded fully, particularly to support disadvantaged pupils with poor reading fluency.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong ethos, clear lines of leadership, and staff who listen carefully to pupils’ concerns and liaise well with local authorities.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.7 |
| 2024/25 | 56.2 |
| 2025/26 | 50.8 |
| 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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