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Ranelagh School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Timothy Griffith

corporate_fareBONITAS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED

location_onBracknell, RG12 9DA

language Visit Website phone 1344421233

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,074

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Attainment 8

53.4

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GCSE Rank

#2 in Bracknell Forest

#593 of 3,216 nationally

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Ranelagh School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bracknell, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.4×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Ranelagh School is an academy converter in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BONITAS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED. The school has approximately 1,101 pupils on roll, of whom 6% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.4, placing the school #2 in Bracknell Forest and #593 of 3,216 nationally. 58.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 26.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 24 A-level subjects. 58.0% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 30.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.18 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.4× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

53.4

Grade 5+ E&M

58.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)26.0%

Entering EBacc37.40%

EBacc APS4.68

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35.80%

EBacc APS5.15

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS5.02

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS5.06

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.51

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS5.25

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.25

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.99

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)97%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)96%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.18

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.4%

Achieving A*–A30.2%

Achieving A*–B58.0%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate98.8%

A-level subjects offered24

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

104

Retention rate97.1%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 November 2024

Inspection Report

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19 March 2015

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-11-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2015-03-19

Exempt School Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2009-05-19

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(16 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,101 pupils. During this period, there were 23 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,101	23	2.1%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,094	18	1.6%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,063	10	0.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,062	20	1.9%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,064	15	1.4%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,075	16	1.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,074	20	1.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,076	10	0.9%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,083	16	1.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,084	12	1.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,088	14	1.3%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,064	12	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,061	10	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,063	12	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,022	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,022	13	1.3%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,020	5	0.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	987	10	1.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	985	7	0.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	986	10	1.0%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	995	14	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	997	11	1.1%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	994	10	1.0%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	990	9	0.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	990	11	1.1%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	991	12	1.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 32 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 24 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 2 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree48%

agree35%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree39%

agree40%

disagree15%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree37%

agree17%

disagree10%

strongly disagree7%

don't know1%

not applicable27%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree44%

agree30%

disagree13%

strongly disagree11%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree63%

agree28%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree37%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree39%

agree45%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree52%

agree40%

disagree4%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree59%

agree35%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree51%

agree35%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes91%

no9%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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