Ratton School, based in Eastbourne, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Ratton School currently has around 1197 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 26.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (75.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 88% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 3% who stay in school sixth forms and 64% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Park Avenue, Eastbourne, BN21 2XR |
| Website: | http://www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01323504011 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Gavin Peevers |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 138474 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/04/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1215 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1197 |
| Number of Boys: | 597 |
| Number of Girls: | 600 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 75.10% | 899 |
| Other White | 9.50% | 114 |
| Other Mixed | 2.60% | 31 |
| African | 2.30% | 28 |
| White and Black African | 2.10% | 25 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 23 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 11 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 10 |
| Chinese | 0.80% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 7 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 4 |
| Caribbean | 0.30% | 4 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 3 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive , BN20 8XN | - not rated | 676 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ocklynge Junior School Victoria Drive , BN20 8XN | - not rated | 676 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Junior School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkland Infant School Brassey Avenue , BN22 9QJ | 3out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ratton School Park Avenue , BN21 2XR | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Eastbourne Academy Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 1,487 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne Technology College Brodrick Road , BN22 9RQ | - not rated | 1,574 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Park College Eastbourne King's Drive , BN21 2UN | - not rated | 658 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sussex Downs College Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbourne College of Arts and Technology Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sussex College Group Cross Levels Way , BN21 2UF | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cavendish School Eldon Road , BN21 1UE | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gildredge House Compton Place Road , BN20 8AB | - not rated | 2,714 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbourne Tutorial Unit 9 Park Lane , BN21 2UU | - not rated | 201 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerdown School 3 Broadwater Way , BN22 9PZ | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | - not rated | 1,409 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Lindfield School Lindfield Road , Hampden Park BN22 0BQ | 4out of 4 | 1,409 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The South Downs Community Special School Beechy Avenue , BN20 8NU | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.