Rye College is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors found the school to be ‘good’ in all areas.
The academy had previously been rated ‘inadequate’ before joining the Aquinas Trust in November 2018.
When Ofsted visited in January, they found “great strides forward” had been made with “all staff wanting the very best for their pupils”. Described as “one big happy family” by one particular student, inspectors felt the school was safe with a “happy, friendly atmosphere throughout”.
The report goes on to praise the high expectations of learning and conduct whilst making specific mention of the extensive staff teamwork that has brought about this remarkable transformation.
Headteacher, Dom Downes, said: “This is fantastic news for our students and the wider community. I am delighted our ambitious curriculum, strong relationships, and commitment to well-being have been acknowledged. Not only have inspectors recognised how hard students work to uphold our school values but also how much they appreciate the many improvements in recent years.”
Kathy Griffiths, Chief Executive of Aquinas, said: “This is a well-deserved outcome for Rye College. Despite the obvious challenges of the last few years, the school’s remarkable transformational journey has been rightly recognised. Everyone here has a relentless drive to fulfill the school’s mission of ‘creating bright futures for all’ and I am confident the school will go from strength to strength.”
The full report is available to view on the school’s website: www.ryecollege.co.uk.
