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Robertsbridge Community College

Academy sponsor led · Robertsbridge · TN32 5EA

Ages 11–16 · 644 pupils · East Sussex

Ofsted

Inadequate

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Inadequate

Inspection date

2024-04-23

Category of concern

Special measures

Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Quality of education
Inadequate
Behaviour and attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires improvement
Leadership and management
Inadequate
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill86%

644 pupils · 750 places

Pupils on roll
644
Boys / girls
325 / 319
School capacity
750
Capacity fill
644 / 750 (86%)
Free school meals
25.2%
FSM pupils
162
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

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: AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Academy trust
AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
Sponsor
Aquinas Church of England Education Trust Limited
Headteacher
Mr James Pratt

Location

Address
Knelle Road
Postcode
TN32 5EA
Town
Robertsbridge
County
East Sussex
Local authority
East Sussex
District
Rother
Constituency
Bexhill and Battle
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision and SEN unit
Resourced places
12 on roll / 12 capacity
SEN unit places
12 on roll / 12 capacity

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Robertsbridge, East Sussex, 644 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 25.2%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Robertsbridge
6
Secondary schools in Robertsbridge
1
Academies among open schools in Robertsbridge
17% (1)
Open schools in TN32
7
Secondary in TN32
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 RobertsbridgeNear TN32

Contact

Headteacher
Mr James Pratt
Telephone
01580880360

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