How many pupils does Rye College have?

Rye College has 616 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Rye College's Ofsted rating?

Rye College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).

How does Rye College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Rye College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.6 in 2025/26.

Is Rye College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Rye College is part of AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.

Where is Rye College?

Rye College is located at The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NQ.

Rye College

The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NQ

Good

Inspected 17 January 2023

Good

Ofsted

40.6

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

616

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Rye College

Rye College is an academy converter in Rye, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 616 pupils on roll. It is part of AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.6 (2025/26). 37.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: East Sussex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 616 / 750 (82%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 January 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

37.1%

Free school meals

4.7%

EAL

0.8%

SEN support

21.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.6

Attainment 8

117 pupils

33.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

59.8%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

78%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.9%

Overall absence

42.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

36.22

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +4.5 vs 2023/24

19.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

4.25

Teaching assistants (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

£47,962

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,946 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.6

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,864

Spend per pupil

£8,688

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NQ
Phone: 01797222545
Head Teacher: Dominic Downes
Website: www.ryecollege.co.uk

Academy Trust

AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Rye College?: Rye College is an academy converter in Rye, East Sussex, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Rye College have?: Rye College has 616 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Rye College's Ofsted rating?: Rye College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 January 2023).
How does Rye College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Rye College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.6 in 2025/26.
Is Rye College part of an academy trust?: Yes — Rye College is part of AQUINAS CHURCH OF ENGLAND EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Rye College?: Rye College is located at The Grove, Rye, East Sussex, TN31 7NQ.

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