The Ramsey Academy, Halstead
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Attainment 8 of 39.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.3
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.05
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.28, 0.17]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 150 | 39.3 | — | 48.0% | 18.7% | 3.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 152 | 44.3 | -0.05 | 54.6% | 28.9% | 3.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 147 | 39.8 | -0.39 | 48.0% | 23.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 156 | 43.6 | -0.24 | 62.0% | 23.0% | 3.8 |
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School information
| URN | 139248 |
| Local authority | Essex |
| Region | East of England |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Julia Mead |
| Trust | BRIDGE ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | CO9 2HR |
| Latest pupils | 150 |
| FSM eligible | 24.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Colne Road, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2HR
http://www.ramseyacademy.com/View local authority page1787472481| DfE number | 4008 |
| UKPRN | 10040136 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2013 |
| GIAS updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 23 Oct 2024 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Sept 2024 |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2024 |