Ratton School
URN: 138474 • Eastbourne BN21 2XR
Overview
- Name
- Ratton School
- URN
- 138474
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gavin Peevers (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01323504011
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Avenue, Eastbourne BN21 2XR
Summary
Ratton School is a mixed secondary academy located in Eastbourne, East Sussex, with a current enrolment of 1,197 students and a capacity of 1,215. The school is part of the South Downs Learning Trust, which emphasizes a collaborative approach to education across its member schools. Ratton School is dedicated to fostering an environment where students can develop into confident, creative, and caring individuals, aiming for excellence in both academic and social spheres.
The curriculum at Ratton is broad and balanced, designed to cater to a variety of talents and interests, encouraging students to discover their pathways. The school places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of each child, equipping them with the skills necessary for further education, training, and future careers. Additionally, Ratton offers an extensive extracurricular programme, providing students with opportunities to engage in various activities beyond the classroom.
Community engagement and emotional wellbeing are also key priorities at Ratton School. The school promotes respectful behaviour and active participation in learning, creating a supportive and calm environment. By fostering awareness of the wider community and global citizenship, Ratton School prepares its students to thrive both within and outside the school setting.
The curriculum at Ratton is broad and balanced, designed to cater to a variety of talents and interests, encouraging students to discover their pathways. The school places a strong emphasis on the holistic development of each child, equipping them with the skills necessary for further education, training, and future careers. Additionally, Ratton offers an extensive extracurricular programme, providing students with opportunities to engage in various activities beyond the classroom.
Community engagement and emotional wellbeing are also key priorities at Ratton School. The school promotes respectful behaviour and active participation in learning, creating a supportive and calm environment. By fostering awareness of the wider community and global citizenship, Ratton School prepares its students to thrive both within and outside the school setting.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- T: 01323 504011 (other)
- Digital Prospectus (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- OCTOBER NEWS : RATTON’S DIGITAL PROSPECTUS! (other)
- Term Dates (other)
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Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SOUTH DOWNS LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1215
- Pupils
- 1197
- Boys
- 597
- Girls
- 600
- FSM %
- 26.00
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-22
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1197 | 597 | 600 | 1215 | 26.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1177 | 616 | 561 | 1215 | 23.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1187 | 646 | 541 | 1215 | 18.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1187 | 646 | 541 | 1215 | 18.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1180 | 609 | 571 | 1215 | 15.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1178 | 594 | 584 | 1215 | 13.70 |
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