Ramsden Hall Academy
Heath Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1HNOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ramsden Hall Academy is a special school in Billericay for ages 10 to 16. It is one of the 604 schools in Essex. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2022, report published 28 November 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
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.
What the school should improve
- Despite the significant improvement in individual pupils' attendance, a number of pupils are still not attending school regularly enough. They are missing out on learning, the positive school environment and preparation for their next steps in life. Leaders need to work even more closely with the local authority and parents and carers to ensure that all pupils attend school regularly.
- In a small number of curriculum plans, learning is linked to activities rather than knowledge. In these areas, pupils do not build knowledge as effectively as other areas of the curriculum. Leaders need to review these curriculum areas to ensure that all key knowledge is clearly identified and sequenced so that pupils progress well through the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
14 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
116 pupils on roll, with places for 100
Schools near Ramsden Hall Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castledon School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Lift Pioneer | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Thriftwood School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
| Endeavour Co-Operative Academy | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Glenwood School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 0% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PARALLEL LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 10 to 16
- Gender
- Boys
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Antony Clements
- Phone
- 01277624580
- Address
- Heath Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, CM11 1HN
- Local authority
- Essex
- URN
- 142612
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.