Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy

What Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy does

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England secondary academy serving approximately 1,175 pupils aged 11–16 at a single site on Fairfield Road in Stockton-on-Tees, England. The academy delivers a full Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 curriculum culminating in GCSE qualifications, with a Christian ethos (joy, hope, forgiveness, wisdom, perseverance) integrated across subjects and reinforced through daily Collective Worship and a dedicated chaplaincy service provided in partnership with Stockton Parish Church. It is part of the Northern Lights Learning Trust multi-academy trust (Company Registration Number 07909140), which provides governance, shared resources, and connection to 12+ schools across Teesside and Wearside, and is affiliated with the Diocese of Durham. The academy holds a current Ofsted 'Good' rating and has passed SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools).

The school's core products and services span secondary education, GCSE preparation, Special Educational Needs support (with approximately 17% of pupils on the SEND register served by a SENDCo, Assistant SENDCo, 4 HLTAs, and 7 LSAs), an ASPIRE alternative curriculum for students requiring tailored pathways, careers education via Unifrog, and pastoral/mental health support via Kooth. Its technology stack centres on Google Classroom as the primary learning management system, augmented by Microsoft Office 365 for email and collaboration, Arbor for management information, CPOMS for safeguarding, Class Charts for behaviour management, Securly for device filtering, and a suite of subject-specific platforms (Sparx Maths, Bedrock Learning, Lexia, Kerboodle, Active Learn, Seneca Learning, MyGCSE Science, Grade Gorilla, Educake). Community-facing services include cost-of-living support via partnerships with Stockton Borough Council, The Bread and Butter Thing, the Salvation Army Foodbank, and Tees Valley of Sanctuary.

The business model is government-funded rather than fee-based. Revenue derives from per-pupil funding allocations from the UK Education and Skills Funding Agency, supplemented by Pupil Premium for disadvantaged students, SEND top-up funding, and capital allocations. Education is free at the point of delivery; parents contribute separately for school meals (via ParentPay), uniform, trips, and optional equipment. The academy is oversubscribed, indicating demand exceeds its Published Admission Number of 237 per year group across five year groups. Distribution occurs through direct application via Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council admissions or the Northern Lights Learning Trust. 2024 performance data shows 93% of pupils staying in education or employment after Key Stage 4 and 63% achieving 9–4 in English and Maths (Basics), with a Progress 8 score of -0.36.

Name

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy

Legal name

Ian Ramsey CE Academy

Website

https://ianramsey.org.uk

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ian Ramsey CE Academy is a state-funded Church of England secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees serving approximately 1,175 pupils aged 11–16, delivering GCSE education with an integrated Christian ethos, SEND support, ASPIRE alternative curriculum, and community outreach under the Northern Lights Learning Trust.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Secondary education
• Academy school
• Christian education
• GCSE preparation
• Special needs support

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton-on-Tees

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Education Funding: State-funded academy receiving per-pupil funding from the UK Government for educating students aged 11-16. Additional funding streams include Pupil Premium for disadvantaged students, SEND funding for special educational needs support, and capital funding for facilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy is a state-funded Church of England secondary school providing full-time education to approximately 1,175 pupils aged 11–16 across Years 7–11 in Stockton-on-Tees. Its core offering centres on a broad academic curriculum leading to GCSE qualifications, delivered within an explicitly Christian ethos with integrated spiritual, pastoral and moral development, alongside specialised SEND and alternative curriculum pathways.

Product overview

Ian Ramsey CE Academy operates as a secondary school (ages 11-16) with approximately 1175 pupils, providing a comprehensive educational offering built around its Christian ethos. The school's technology infrastructure centers on Google Classroom as the primary learning management system, supplemented by a suite of educational technology platforms including Sparx Maths, Bedrock Learning, Lexia, Kerboodle, Active Learn, Seneca Learning, and MyGCSE Science for curriculum delivery. Remote learning support is provided through Microsoft Office 365 email and Teams. The institution offers specialized support programmes including a SEND Support Programme with dedicated intervention rooms and sensory spaces, and the ASPIRE Alternative Curriculum for students requiring tailored educational approaches. Spiritual and pastoral development is supported through daily Collective Worship and Chaplaincy Services. Administrative functions are managed through Arbor (student information system) and CPOMS (safeguarding).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 93% of pupils staying in Education or Employment after KS4 (2024)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Integration23 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stockton Parish ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChurch partnership providing chaplaincy services through Cydney Nugent (Youth Missional Pastor) who supports the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of pupils and staff regardless of faith background. The chaplain supports worship opportunities, faith exploration, and bridges between academy and church community.
• Northern Lights Learning TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-academy trust comprising 12+ primary and secondary schools across Teesside and Wearside. The trust provides governance, shared resources, teaching hub support, and professional development opportunities. Ian Ramsey is part of this trust network.
• Durham DiocesecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school is part of the Diocese of Durham, with pupils participating in Diocesan events including the selection and installation of the Dean of Durham.
• PBTSA (Primary Behaviour and Trade Schools Alliance)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership organisation providing resources and support for member schools.
• Northern Lights Teaching School HubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with the Teaching School Hub providing initial teacher training, Early Career Framework programmes, National Professional Qualifications, and appropriate body services. The hub supports 303 schools with 635 ECF candidates and 427 NPQ participants.
• Stockton Borough Council - Here to Help HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing cost of living support and guidance to families and community members through the council's Here to Help Hub initiative.
• Tees Valley of SanctuaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership supporting refugees and those seeking sanctuary in the Tees Valley area, aligning with the school's Christian ethos of serving the community.
• The Bread and Butter Thing HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity food support initiative helping families tackle cost of living pressures through food access programmes.
• Anne Frank Trust UKminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCharity delivering 'Voices for Equality' workshops to Years 7, 8, and 9, exploring prejudice and discrimination and empowering students to challenge all forms of prejudice.
• Salvation Army FoodbankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal foodbank partnership through which pupils and staff donate items to support families in need in the Stockton community, particularly at Christmas.
• Durham CathedralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership through Durham Cathedral Institute hosting debates and discussions with national figures including Nick Robinson, Ed Balls, and Dame Rachel de Souza on topics including the future of secondary education.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St Mary's Catholic School: Faith-based secondary alternative in Stockton-on-Tees. Competes for parents prioritising a religious-ethos education, alongside other Catholic/CoE schools in the area.
• Outwood Academy Acklam: Secondary academy in nearby Middlesbrough, part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust. Direct regional peer competing for the same Teesside pupil pool under a large-MAT operating model.
• Egglescliffe School: Large secondary school in the Stockton-on-Tees area. Direct regional competitor for parents in the same catchment, with a long-standing reputation and competing academic positioning.
• Venerable Bede Academy: Sister Church of England secondary school within Northern Lights Learning Trust (Sunderland). Most direct peer: same academy trust, same CoE ethos, comparable age range and Ofsted context.
• Conyers School: Secondary school in the wider Stockton borough (Yarm area). Competes for the same aspirational parent segment in the local catchment.
• North Shore Academy: State secondary academy also located in Stockton-on-Tees. Direct local competitor for the same pupil intake and a comparable operating model.

Broad incumbents

• Outwood Grange Academies Trust: Large multi-academy trust operating numerous secondary schools across the North of England. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same MAT/secondary market, with similar scale and central governance benefits.
• Emmanuel Schools Foundation: Faith-based national MAT operating secondary schools with explicit Christian ethos. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the faith-based secondary school space.

Regional players

• Bishop Hogarth Catholic Education Trust: Faith-based Catholic multi-academy trust covering the wider North East region. Comparable as a regional faith-based MAT competitor with overlapping parent pools and similar ethos-driven positioning.

Others

• Northern Lights Learning Trust: The parent multi-academy trust (Church of England schools across Teesside and Wearside). Listed as OTHERS because it is the operating/ownership entity, not a competing school — but it is the most directly comparable governance and operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ianramseyce
• Facebookfacebook.com/ianramseyceacademy
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ian-ramsey-church-of-england-academy

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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