The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Address | Colne Road, CO9 2HR |
| School Website | www.ramseyacademy.com/ |
| Telephone | 1787472481 |
| URN | 139248 |
School Census
| Total | 783 |
| Girls/Boys | 366/417 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.7%/53.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 178 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 9.8% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 24/09/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was .
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 24/09/2024 | |
| 04/06/2015 | Good |
| 26/06/2013 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/06/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/06/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.80% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 28.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.91 |
| Progress 8 | -0.05 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48% |
| Entering EBacc | 23% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.44 |
| Progress 8 | -0.39 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.76 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 148 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 243 |
| As first preference | 160 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 242 |
| As first preference | 159 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 158 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 243 |
| As first preference | 146 |
| As second preference | 63 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 162 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 146 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 232 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 238 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 155 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 148 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 127 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 221 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 150 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 147 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 200 |
| As first preference | 107 |
| As second preference | 48 |
| As third preference | 17 |
| Total Offers Made | 113 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 106 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 195 |
| As first preference | 111 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 119 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 111 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 221 |
| As first preference | 108 |
| As second preference | 72 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 125 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 108 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 60% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 27% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 18% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 31% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 12% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 13% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 17% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 52% |
| no | 48% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Halstead
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Mathews Close, , CO9 2BH
Richard de Clare Community Academy
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Parsonage Street, , CO9 2JT