SchoolScoresRingwood School Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of RINGWOOD SCHOOL
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SE
01425 475000 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 28 March 2017.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 16 November 2022: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
256 pupils in this year group.
68% — 23 points above the Hampshire average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 56.2 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 5.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
247 pupils in this year group.
96% — 4 points above the Hampshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 57% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 28% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 96% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
132 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 24% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 52% | 61% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 35.1 | 36.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 337 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 41 | 15% | 32% | 40% |
| Business Studies:Single | 31 | 3% | 23% | 16% |
| Psychology | 31 | 10% | 26% | 19% |
| Biology | 29 | 3% | 24% | 27% |
| Physics | 24 | 21% | 38% | 31% |
| Geography | 21 | 0% | 10% | 23% |
| Chemistry | 18 | 17% | 39% | 30% |
| Economics | 18 | 0% | 28% | 26% |
| English Language | 16 | 0% | 6% | 13% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 15 | 0% | 20% | 15% |
| English Literature | 13 | 8% | 38% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 12 | 0% | 8% | 26% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 8 | 13% | 13% | 24% |
| Geology | 7 | 0% | 14% | 25% |
| History | 7 | 14% | 14% | 23% |
| Spanish | 7 | 0% | 0% | 34% |
| Art and Design | 6 | 0% | 0% | 34% |
| French | 6 | 0% | 33% | 38% |
| Religious Studies | 6 | 0% | 17% | 22% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Textiles), Physical Education / Sports Studies, Sociology, Drama and Theatre Studies, Mathematics (Further), Music Technology.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
142 students in this year group.
92% — 10 points above the Hampshire average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 92% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 7% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 30% | 35% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 92% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
119 students in this year group.
69% — 10 points above the Hampshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 69% | 59% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 32% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 70% | 69% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 243 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 240 |
| Of those, offered a place | 240 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 298 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 43rd highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 49th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 65% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 57th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 24% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.3% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 62nd highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 10% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 68% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 7.3% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 35th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 61% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.4% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 26th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 14.9 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 50th lowest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Lower than 32% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 9.1% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.06% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 24th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 56% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.1 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 19th highest of 69 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 45th highest of 67 state secondary schools in Hampshire. Higher than 32% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5% | 13.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Ringwood Waldorf School 1.2 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ringwood School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ringwood School Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 28 March 2017. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 16 November 2022, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ringwood School Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 23 points above the England average of 45%.
Is Ringwood School Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 240 families put Ringwood School Academy as their first choice for 243 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 240 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136657.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.