King's Academy Ringmer is a mainstream secondary school in Lewes, East Sussex, for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 144 of its 659 pupils (21.9%) were getting SEN support and 14 (2.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 659 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in East Sussex.
21.9% get SEN support
144 of 659 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
2.1% have an EHC plan
14 of 659 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism43
- Moderate learning difficulty36
- Social, emotional and mental health31
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia25
- Speech, language and communication14
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 659 (places for 750)
- Headteacher
- Mr Chris Harvey
- Part of
- King's Group Academies
- Free school meals
- 22.6% of pupils eligible
- Council
- East Sussex
- School reference (URN)
- 144505
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask East Sussex council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, May 2019; standards maintained (November 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in May 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, November 2024).
Contact and getting there
Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5RB
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Priory School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 2.8 miles
- Wallands Community Primary and Nursery School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.3 miles
- Compass Community School Pinetree Park Independent · Ages 10–19 · Ofsted: Good 4.2 miles
- Northease Manor School Independent · Ages 7–19 4.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Ringmer Primary and Nursery School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 12.8%, EHC plans 1.1% 0.2 miles
- South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 9.6%, EHC plans 1.7% 2.4 miles
- Laughton Community Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 10.1%, EHC plans 4.3% 2.9 miles
All mainstream schools in East Sussex SEND schools in East Sussex
Questions about King's Academy Ringmer
How many pupils at King's Academy Ringmer have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 144 of the 659 pupils (21.9%) were getting SEN support and 14 (2.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at King's Academy Ringmer?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (43 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (36 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (31 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at King's Academy Ringmer?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at King's Academy Ringmer?
Through East Sussex council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to King's Academy Ringmer?
You can ask for King's Academy Ringmer to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does King's Academy Ringmer have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Priory School, about 2.8 miles away.
Where is King's Academy Ringmer?
Lewes Road, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5RB, in East Sussex.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.