Ripplevale School, Deal
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Ripplevale School excels at teaching pupils with special educational needs through expert, personalised instruction that combines academic learning with building resilience and wellbeing. The school creates a welcoming community where pupils with disrupted educational histories develop confidence and a sense of belonging. Staff know pupils well and design learning opportunities that match their interests and aspirations, while high staffing levels ensure safety and support.
Key Strengths
- Expert teaching adapted to support pupils with SEND and barriers to learning, with targeted help in reading and communication
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum covering national curriculum scope with careers, RSE and health education
- Strong leadership with experienced SEND sector expertise and thorough implementation planning for expansion
- High staff-to-pupil ratios and comprehensive safeguarding, health and safety procedures
- Pupils develop confidence and resilience through enrichment opportunities including community involvement
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective, with appropriate policies aligned to current statutory guidance, regular staff training reflecting the school's specific context, and robust procedures for reporting and recording welfare concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
High street coffee shop where pupils serve customers and exhibit artwork, visits to places of worship, school council, beach and public transport safety activities
Ripplevale School is a special educational needs school with primary and secondary sites in Kent. This inspection assessed the school's readiness to expand its age range and increase pupil numbers.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
79%
Available places
197 pupils
250 capacity
53 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Deal
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Deal
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,410
Applications
18,281
Got 1st preference
80.6%
Got preferred school
96.5%
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Ripplevale School
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
The Downs Church of England Primary School
Hornbeam Primary School
Warden House Primary School
Kingsdown and Ringwould Church of England Primary School
Sholden Church of England Primary School
Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School
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