Ripplevale School
Deal, Kent, South East · CT14 8JG
Ripplevale School is a small independent school in Deal, Kent, with around 188 pupils and no religious affiliation. Led by Head Mrs Jane Norris and inspected by the ISI, it takes pupils from age 11 in a mixed setting. Its modest size suggests a close-knit environment where individual pupils are likely to be well known to staff.
188
Pupils
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 188
- Location
- Deal, Kent, South East
- Website
- www.ripplevaleschool.co.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mrs Jane Norris
Latest results
Attainment 8
12.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
4%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Ripplevale offers GCSE qualifications. Its headline results sit well below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 12.3 against a national average of 46.9, and 4% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Families considering the school may find it helpful to discuss directly how these figures relate to the particular needs and starting points of its intake.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A small Deal independent that may suit families seeking a personal, individually focused setting rather than competitive league-table results.
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Ripplevale School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Ripplevale School located?
Ripplevale School is located at Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, CT14 8JG.
What type of school is Ripplevale School?
Ripplevale School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Ripplevale School?
Ripplevale School has approximately 188 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.