Welcome to Ratton School

A Performing Arts Trust School

Ratton is a highly successful and very popular Trust school with a specialism in the Performing Arts which serves the needs of students from all over Eastbourne. We have a reputation for excellence enshrined in our motto “Achieving Together”. At Ratton, high quality teaching and care ensure that our students are happy and able to develop their potential as confident, creative, and caring citizens.

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Ratton School to Consult on Academy Status

At the Full Governors meeting on 6th December Governors agreed to consult on whether Ratton should become an Academy.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR THE CONSULTATION

CONSULTATION START 6th January 2012
CONSULTATION FINISH 27th February 2012
PARENTS’ CONSULTATION MEETING 6:00 PM School Hall
17th January 2012
STAFF CONSULTATION MEETING 3:45 PM School Hall
24th January 2012
PUBLICATION OF RESPONSES TO CONSULTATION 2nd March 2012
FULL GOVERNORS’ MEETING 6th March 2012

Links to Consultation Documents:

Consultation Document
Summary
Frequently Asked Questions

Parent Consultation meeting 17 01 12

Staff Consultation notes from meeting 24 01 12

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Record GCSE Results

Students achieving 5+ A*-C including English and Mathematics:

2009 52%, 2010 54%, 2011 60%

Headteacher David Linsell said, "we are delighted with our results. Once again, the pass rate has improved faster than the national average and we have exceeded our targets. These are our best ever results and we are proud to be able to say that we have significantly improved the life chances and opportunities of our students".

The determination, skill and efforts of staff, students and parents has led to record levels of success; ‘achieving together’ in action.

Special congratulations go to the following students for their exceptional results – Zofia Gibbins and Jacob Bradbrook both achieved 10 A* grades. William Mitchell, Bryony Bruzon-Edwards, Polly Davis, Aidan Pittman and David Martin achieved 10 or more A grades with 6 or more A* grades. Jessica Woodrow, Alexi Filsell, Phoebe Cunningham, Nancy Williamson, Ashley Mignot, Katy Lambert and Milena Thorburn all achieved 8 or 9 A* and A grades.