King's Academy Ringmer Catchment Area
King's Academy Ringmer is an academy converter secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 642 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-16
Age range
642
Pupils
750
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2019
King's Academy Ringmer Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for King's Academy Ringmer?
The catchment area for King's Academy Ringmer is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
As an academy, King's Academy Ringmer sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with East Sussex. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by East Sussex before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find East Sussex catchment area documents →King's Academy Ringmer: 750 places, 86% filled: places available
King's Academy Ringmer has a published admission number of 750 places. 642 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 750 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 21.7% of pupils at King's Academy Ringmer are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across East Sussex.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
East Sussex publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. East Sussex Council school admissions (official) →
King's Academy Ringmer: School Information
- Full address
- Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5RB
- Local authority
- East Sussex
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-16 years
- Free school meals
- 21.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144505
Other Secondary Schools in Lewes
If King's Academy Ringmer is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Lewes are the next closest alternatives.
Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to King's Academy Ringmer by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: King's Academy Ringmer
What is the catchment area for King's Academy Ringmer? ▾
The catchment area for King's Academy Ringmer is the geographic zone East Sussex uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. East Sussex publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is King's Academy Ringmer oversubscribed? ▾
King's Academy Ringmer has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 642 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with East Sussex.
What is the admissions policy for King's Academy Ringmer? ▾
Admission to King's Academy Ringmer is managed by East Sussex. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does King's Academy Ringmer cover? ▾
King's Academy Ringmer is a secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for King's Academy Ringmer? ▾
King's Academy Ringmer was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.