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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Catherine's College (62.0)
- Willingdon Community School (61.4)
- The Bishop Bell Church of England Mathematics and Computing Specialist School (60.2)
- Ratton School (59.4)
- Causeway School (47.2)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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