The Ramsey Academy, Halstead

StateSecondary

InspectedSecondaryAges 11–16744 pupils

Colne Road, CO9 2HRWebsite01787472481

Inspected744 pupilsAges 11–16

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Inspected — grade pending1y ago

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils744

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Ages11 - 16

Pupils744

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Type

Academy

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

11 - 16

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

744 / 750 (99%)

Head Teacher

Miss Julia Mead

At a Glance

Results

Attainment 8: 39.3

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

50%

Would recommend

9.3%

Absence rate

Avg 5.7%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

9.3%vs 5.7% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate9.3%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence26.7%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate36.7%

Permanent exclusion rate0.3%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support 9.5%

Below averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans 3.5%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health32 (33%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder22 (23%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty17 (18%)

Not Assessed8 (8%)

Specific Learning Difficulty8 (8%)

Speech, Language & Communication7 (7%)

Physical Disability2 (2%)

Multisensory Impairment1 (1%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE) 40

Teaching assistants (FTE)10

Support staff (FTE)34

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils744

Free school meals 24.1%

English as additional language 3.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British91.4%

White Other3.0%

Black African1.1%

Mixed Other0.8%

Unclassified0.8%

Mixed White & Caribbean0.8%

Mixed White & Asian0.7%

Mixed White & African0.5%

Asian Other0.3%

Indian0.3%

Other0.1%

Chinese0.1%

Black Caribbean0.1%

2024-25

Parent View

50.0%

of parents would recommend

166 responses

Happy child★70.0%

Safe★70.0%

Well taught60.0%

Good progress60.0%

Well looked after50.0%

Informed50.0%

Good behaviour50.0%

Well led40.0%

Bullying dealt with⚠10.0%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Sept 2025

Leavers' Destinations

78.0%

to education

Sixth Form4.0%

Employment3.0%

NEET9.0%

2022-23

Trust Performance

Bridge Academy Trust

KS4 (GCSEs)

Attainment 8 48.4

Progress 8 0.15

EBacc entry 41.0%

2023-24

Spending Per Pupil

£6,848

total expenditure per pupil

£-2,752 vs secondary national avg (£9,600)

Teaching staff£3,556

Support staff£769

Premises£112

Energy£128

Learning resources£376

Income per pupil£8,266

2023-24

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