The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
The Ramsey Academy, Halstead is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Halstead, CO9, in the Essex council area. It has 702 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (24 September 2024): Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good in 3 areas, Requires improvement in 1 area — inspected 24 September 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.05 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 39.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 29.3 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 150 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 702 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 25.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 4.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 9.54% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.49% | 2024/25 |
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