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Ratton School

Academy converter · Eastbourne · BN21 2XR

Ages 11–16 · 1,183 pupils · East Sussex

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

41.4

Overall absence

8.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-19

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.10
−20+2
Attainment 841.4
English & maths grade 5+36%
English & maths grade 4+57%
EBacc entry19%

EBacc APS: 3.5

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.7%
Unauthorised3.1%
Authorised absence
5.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.1%
Enrolments in measure
1,220

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill97%

1,183 pupils · 1,215 places

Pupils on roll
1,183
Boys / girls
574 / 609
School capacity
1,215
Capacity fill
1,183 / 1,215 (97%)
Free school meals
29.6%
FSM pupils
350
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
South Downs Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mr Gavin Peevers

Location

Address
Park Avenue
Postcode
BN21 2XR
Town
Eastbourne
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Eastbourne
Constituency
Eastbourne
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Eastbourne, East Sussex, 1,183 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 29.6%.

Open schools in Eastbourne
35
Secondary schools in Eastbourne
5
Academies among open schools in Eastbourne
63% (22)
Open schools in BN21
5
Secondary in BN21
1
Open schools in East Sussex LA
220
Secondary in East Sussex LA
23

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in EastbourneNear BN21

  • The Eastbourne Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Eastbourne · BN22 9RQ · East Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att829.1
    • P8-0.9
    • EM5+17%
    • Absence13.9%

    0.8 miles away

  • Willingdon Community School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Secondary

    Eastbourne · BN20 9QX · East Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att847.9
    • P80.1
    • EM5+47%
    • Absence7.5%

    1.6 miles away

  • The Turing School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Eastbourne · BN23 8EJ · East Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att830.0
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+17%
    • Absence14.8%

    1.8 miles away

  • St Catherine's College

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Eastbourne · BN23 7BL · East Sussex

    Ages 11–16

    • Att848.1
    • P80.1
    • EM5+51%
    • Absence8.8%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Gavin Peevers
Telephone
01323504011
Website
http://www.ratton.e-sussex.sch.uk/

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