The Ropemakers' Academy
Details
| Age Range | 4-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Free schools special |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Address | Reef Way, BN27 1FB |
| School Website | https://www.beckmeadtrust.org/ropemakers |
| Telephone | 1323368374 |
| URN | 148035 |
School Census
| Total | 62 |
| Girls/Boys | 19/43 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 30.6%/69.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 31 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 21/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 21/06/2023 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 21/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 21 June 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.15 |
| Progress 8 | -2.1 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | SUPP |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | SUPP |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | SUPP |
| Entering EBacc | SUPP |
| EBacc average point score | SUPP |
| Progress 8 | SUPP |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 0 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0 |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 53% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| 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 | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 20% |
| don't know | 20% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 87% |
| no | 13% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 3.8% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.2% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.6% |
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