Ringwood School Academy
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ringwood School Academy is a secondary school in Ringwood for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 600 schools in Hampshire. It ranks 6th of 67 secondary schools in Hampshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 March 2017, report published 8 May 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Leaders at Ringwood School Academy provide a high quality of education for all. Pupils are at the centre of the school's vision. They are 'inspired to learn' and 'supported to succeed'. Pupils who have special educational needs/and or disabilities (SEND) access the curriculum with the appropriate support. High standards and expectations and strong relationships with teachers enable all pupils to achieve well. Many stay on to the sixth form. They are joined by pupils from other schools, who recognise the broad subject choice, knowledgeable teaching and positive examination results. Pupils are proud of their house system through which they take on ambassador roles and support younger pupils. They like the way that leaders listen to their views and enhance facilities and opportunities as a result. The diverse sporting, artistic and dramatic opportunities develop pupils' confidence and enrich their overall learning experiences. Pupils are happy and feel safe. Behaviour is good and pupils are respectful and supportive of each other. The school takes bullying seriously. However, some pupils, parents and carers feel that it is not always dealt with effectively. Overall, this is a happy school. As one parent said, 'Ringwood School is a fantastic school, my children are thriving and progressing significantly academically and socially.'
What the school should improve
- A minority of pupils and parents do not think that bullying is dealt with properly. This weakens the confidence that these stakeholders have in the work of staff. Leaders must ensure that they communicate fully and effectively so that all pupils and parents are confident that any worry is addressed appropriately and successfully.
- Leaders' work to support all pupils to develop strong reading skills is not yet fully embedded. A small group of pupils are hampered by their poor reading knowledge and fluency. Leaders should ensure that their new approach to promoting pupils' literacy and oracy is implemented as they intend and embedded fully.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
256 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
132 students
Average A level grade B-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,592 pupils on roll, with places for 1,591
Schools near Ringwood School Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood Waldorf School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 6.6 |
| Ferndown Upper School | 6 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 45.7 |
| Forres Sandle Manor School | 6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Burgate School and Sixth Form | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.6 |
| Bournemouth School for Girls | 7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 72.2 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- RINGWOOD SCHOOL
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Leanne Symonds
- Phone
- 01425475000
- Address
- Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SE
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- URN
- 136657
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.