Ripplevale School
Details
| Age Range | 6-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Other independent special school |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Chapel Lane, CT14 8JG |
| School Website | www.ripplevaleschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1304373866 |
| URN | 118995 |
School Census
| Total | 149 |
| Girls/Boys | 0/149 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 0.0%/100.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | None |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | None |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 11/02/2020 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 11/02/2020 | Good |
| 31/01/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/02/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 31/01/2017 |
| Quality of Education | |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | |
| Personal Development | |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 27 February 2024 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 05 August 2022 | Additional inspection | View |
| 11 February 2020 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 09 January 2020 | Additional inspection | View |
| 31 January 2017 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 13 November 2012 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 01 December 2010 | Monitoring inspection | View |
| 17 November 2009 | Standard inspection: Good | View |
| 13 November 2006 | Standard inspection | View |
| 12 March 2001 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 13.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 4.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 8.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 1.28 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 11 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 1.18 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 11 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 1.27 |
| Progress 8 | NP |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| not applicable | 67% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 63% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 10% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 97% |
| no | 3% |