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Rye College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Dominic Downes

corporate_fareAQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED

location_onRye, TN31 7NQ

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

569

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Attainment 8

36.8

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GCSE Rank

#21 in East Sussex

#2,891 of 3,216 nationally

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Rye College is a Academy converter secondary school in Rye, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Rye College is an academy converter in Rye, East Sussex, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED. The school has approximately 616 pupils on roll, of whom 36% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8, placing the school #21 in East Sussex and #2,891 of 3,216 nationally. 35.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 20.9:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 11.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

36.8

Grade 5+ E&M

35.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.1%

Entering EBacc21.40%

EBacc APS3.13

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.85

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

36.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13.00%

EBacc APS3.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

37.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.24

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11%

EBacc APS3.53

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc10%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)16%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

29 June 2023

Inspection Report

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17 January 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-17

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-05-22

S5 Inspection EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2013-07-10

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

9.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.2%(38 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 616 pupils. During this period, there were 61 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	616	61	9.9%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	622	84	13.5%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	566	57	10.1%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	579	49	8.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	589	75	12.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	580	45	7.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	569	46	8.1%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	573	73	12.7%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	569	70	12.3%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	569	73	12.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	564	87	15.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	570	47	8.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	561	9	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	559	83	14.8%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	561	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	561	33	5.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	548	53	9.7%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	580	31	5.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	583	24	4.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	0	13	-	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 33 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 10 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

76.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

78.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

28.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree18%

agree47%

disagree19%

strongly disagree12%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree19%

agree53%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree28%

agree26%

disagree16%

strongly disagree17%

don't know2%

not applicable12%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes29%

no71%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree12%

agree26%

disagree22%

strongly disagree34%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree26%

agree43%

disagree13%

strongly disagree7%

don't know11%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree27%

agree51%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

don't know1%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree23%

agree51%

disagree18%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree13%

agree50%

disagree25%

strongly disagree7%

don't know5%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree22%

agree61%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree22%

agree33%

disagree21%

strongly disagree11%

don't know14%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes74%

no26%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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