Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy is a mixed, non-selective Church of England secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees, serving pupils from the age of 11-16. The Academy is situated in Fairfield and has approximately 1,180 pupils on roll. 

It is a member of The Northern Lights Learning Trust which is recognised by the Department for Education as a Centre of Excellence as a Teaching School Hub and as an Early Years Stronger Practice Hub for the North East.

Headteacher

Mal Patrick

Values and vision

Our Academy’s vision statement, ‘Together to learn, to grow, to serve’, encompasses our commitment to ensuring all members of our community use the gifts we have been given to serve others to learn as individuals and build the confidence to achieve their aspirations. Our vision is rooted in the words, ‘Each of you should use whatever gifts you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms’ (1 Peter 4:10).

Through our DEEP curriculum, underpinned by 5 Christian values of joy, hope, forgiveness, wisdom and perseverance, we offer all pupils a first-class education based on high-quality teaching and a range of experiences outside of the classroom. Our curriculum aims to provide a broad and inspiring academic experience, which is interesting, challenging, and relevant to the needs of our pupils.

Ofsted

'Pupils and staff have positive relationships. There is an inclusive culture built on a Christian ethos. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils and have high expectations for what they would like pupils to achieve.'

'Collective worship brings pupils together and pupils speak positively about their enjoyment of this. Pupils are very proud to be prefects and value this leadership opportunity.'

'Leaders plan for all pupils to be responsible, respectful and active citizens.'