Rye College
URN: 146825 • Rye TN31 7NQ
Overview
- Name
- Rye College
- URN
- 146825
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dominic Downes (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01797222545
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Grove, Rye TN31 7NQ
Summary
Rye College is a mixed secondary academy located in Rye, East Sussex, with a current enrolment of 616 students and a capacity of 750. The college is committed to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where every student is known as an individual. Its mission, "Creating Bright Futures for All," reflects a dedication to high academic standards and personal development, ensuring that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, receive an exceptional education.
The college prides itself on being a close-knit community, fostering a culture of resilience and ambition among its students. Rye College encourages pupils to exceed their own expectations and celebrates diverse talents and skills. The school's values—Be Proud, Be Positive, Be Employable, Be Kind, and Be Committed—guide the ethos and daily interactions within the college.
As part of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust, Rye College collaborates with local schools to enhance educational opportunities from early years to post-16. The college also prioritises career guidance, providing resources to help students and families navigate future pathways effectively.
The college prides itself on being a close-knit community, fostering a culture of resilience and ambition among its students. Rye College encourages pupils to exceed their own expectations and celebrates diverse talents and skills. The school's values—Be Proud, Be Positive, Be Employable, Be Kind, and Be Committed—guide the ethos and daily interactions within the college.
As part of the Aquinas Church of England Education Trust, Rye College collaborates with local schools to enhance educational opportunities from early years to post-16. The college also prioritises career guidance, providing resources to help students and families navigate future pathways effectively.
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Nearby alternatives
- Rye Studio School (51.9)
- Rye College (45.2)
- Rye College (37.9)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 750
- Pupils
- 616
- Boys
- 313
- Girls
- 303
- FSM %
- 34.70
- Open date
- 2018-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- East Sussex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 616 | 313 | 303 | 750 | 34.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 579 | 277 | 302 | 750 | 34.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 569 | 274 | 295 | 750 | 29.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 569 | 274 | 295 | 750 | 29.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 561 | 277 | 284 | 750 | 23.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 561 | 285 | 276 | 750 | 20.90 |
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