Open Other Secondary Mixed

Ringwood School Academy

Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SE
Part of: RINGWOOD SCHOOL (Multi-academy trust)
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Ringwood School Academy
Ringwood, BH24 1SE
1,626 Pupils
1,591 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
17.70% FSM %
828 Boys
798 Girls
About Ringwood School Academy

Ringwood School Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Ringwood, Hampshire, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,626 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,591. Current headteacher: Leanne Symonds.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hampshire
Region South East
Administrative District New Forest
Parliamentary Constituency New Forest West
Ward Ringwood South
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor RINGWOOD SCHOOL
Opened 01-04-2011
UKPRN 10033374
URN 136657
Data Last Updated 20-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Hugh Paton Chair of Local Governing Body 28/03/2023 09/10/2027 Appointed by academy members
Mr Roger Bayntun Local Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Betteridge Local Governor 01/09/2019 04/04/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Nicola Bishop Local Governor 11/12/2023 10/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lisa Brinkman Local Governor 06/06/2022 05/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Anna Davis Local Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Stuart Fielder Local Governor 03/05/2022 24/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Helen Frampton Local Governor 06/06/2022 05/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs (Julia) Gorzanski Local Governor 06/06/2022 05/06/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Richard Lovett Local Governor 03/07/2023 02/07/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hayley Robinson Local Governor 02/12/2021 15/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Philip Rood Local Governor 09/12/2019 08/12/2027 Appointed by academy members
Schools Nearby
Ringwood Church of England Infant School
0.31 km • Ringwood
Other
Ringwood Junior School
0.47 km • Ringwood
Other
Poulner Junior School
1.46 km • Ringwood
Other
Poulner Infant School and Nursery
1.5 km • Ringwood
Other
Ringwood Waldorf School
1.87 km • Ringwood
Other
Sheiling College
2.31 km • Ringwood, Hants
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Ringwood School Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Ringwood, Hampshire.
Ringwood School Academy has 1,626 pupils, with a capacity of 1,591.
Ringwood School Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Ringwood School Academy is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Ringwood School Academy is Mrs Leanne Symonds.
Ringwood School Academy is at Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SE, in the Hampshire local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Ringwood School Academy: Has a sixth form.
Ringwood School Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Leanne Symonds
Parsonage Barn Lane, Ringwood, BH24 1SE
01425475000
www.ringwood.hants.sch.uk/
Location
BH24 1SE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136657
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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