Open Special Mixed

Ripplevale School

Chapel Lane, Deal, CT14 8JG
188 Pupils
200 Capacity
6–18 Age Range
— FSM %
177 Boys
11 Girls
About Ripplevale School

Ripplevale School is a Not applicable Special schools serving Deal and the surrounding area in Kent. The school for pupils aged 6–18 is part of the South East region.

It has 188 pupils on roll. School capacity: 200. Current headteacher: Jane Norris.

Information on Ripplevale School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Kent
Region South East
Administrative District Dover
Parliamentary Constituency Dover and Deal
Ward Guston, Kingsdown & St Margaret's-at-Cliffe
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 186 / 0
Inspectorate Ofsted
Opened 16-10-1970
UKPRN 10017328
URN 118995
Data Last Updated 04-02-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Ripplevale School is a Other independent special school (group: Special schools) in Deal, Kent.
Ripplevale School has 188 pupils, with a capacity of 200.
Ripplevale School caters for pupils aged 6 to 18.
The Headteacher at Ripplevale School is Mrs Jane Norris.
Ripplevale School is at Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, CT14 8JG, in the Kent local authority, South East.
Ripplevale School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Jane Norris
Chapel Lane, Ripple, Deal, CT14 8JG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 118995
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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