Ratton School

URN: 114604 • Eastbourne BN21 2XR

Overview

Name
Ratton School
URN
114604
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Closed
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
45.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
David Linsell (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
Website
Address
Park Avenue, Eastbourne BN21 2XR

Summary

Ratton School is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with a capacity of 1,215 students. The school is part of the South Downs Learning Trust, which emphasizes a collaborative approach to education across its member schools. Ratton School aims to develop confident, creative, and caring students who excel academically and socially, fostering a holistic education that prepares them for further education and careers.

The curriculum at Ratton is broad and balanced, catering to a wide range of talents and interests, and is designed to instill a lifelong love of learning. The school places significant importance on emotional health and wellbeing, providing students with tools to support their mental and physical health. Extracurricular activities are extensive, offering students various opportunities to engage and develop outside the classroom.

Ratton School promotes a respectful and compassionate school environment, encouraging students to actively participate in their learning and engage with the wider community. The school community works collaboratively to create a calm atmosphere conducive to personal growth and academic success.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1215
Pupils
Boys
Girls
FSM %
Open date
Close date
2012-07-31
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1215
2024-09-11 1215
2023-09-11 1215
2022-09-11 1215
2021-09-11 1215
2020-09-11 1215

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