Ramsden Hall Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Special school
PUPILS
95
AGES
10 - 16
GENDER
Boys
TYPE
Academy special sponsor led

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The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
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This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(11/10/2022)
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92%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

4.3:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
71.4%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
1.1%
NATIONAL AVG. 22.0%
Pupils first language
not English
75.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Heath Road
Ramsden Heath
Billericay
CM11 1HN
01277624580

School Description

Pupils have often experienced significant disruption to their formal education before arriving at Ramsden Hall Academy. As a result, many pupils have gaps in their learning. Staff work swiftly to help pupils settle well into school life. The ‘ready to learn’ curriculum ensures that gaps in pupils’ learning are soon addressed and pupils’ social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs are met. Consequently, pupils feel safe, secure and well looked after. As one pupil noted: ‘Teachers really understand us and that helps us feel settled.’ Pupils have trusted adults to talk to when things get tricky. Staff teach pupils well about how to manage their own behaviour. Staff, using the school’s therapeutic techniques, act quickly to prevent negative situations from escalating. Occasional disruption to learning is well managed so pupils can concentrate on their studies. Derogatory language is not tolerated within the school community and is dealt with effectively. Pupils value the ‘positive points’ they are rewarded with for being increasingly resilient and ‘doing the right thing’. Pupils experience a range of trips and visits that are linked to their interests or that support them do something different. Examples include mountain biking, rock climbing or helping out at a local care home.

Ramsden Hall Academy Parent Reviews



92% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 42% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 25% Agree 58% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>58, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 25% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 17% {"strongly_agree"=>25, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 50% Strongly Agree 17% Agree 17% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>50, "strongly_agree"=>17, "agree"=>17, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 25% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 25% Strongly Agree 58% Agree 0% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>25, "strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>0, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 55% Agree 36% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 9% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>55, "agree"=>36, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>9, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 11 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 42% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 17% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>17} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 67% Agree 25% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>67, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 50% Agree 42% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>50, "agree"=>42, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 33% Agree 50% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>33, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 33% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>33, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Yes 92% No 8% {"yes"=>92, "no"=>8} Figures based on 12 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 40% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 5 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 40% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 5 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 40% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 5 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 40% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 20% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>20, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 5 responses up to 09-05-2023
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 40% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 5 responses up to 09-05-2023

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