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Bishop Ramsey Church of England School

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

personDr Hilary Macaulay

corporate_fareVERITAS EDUCATIONAL TRUST

location_onRuislip, HA4 8EE

language Visit Website phone 1895639227

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,260

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Hillingdon

#407 of 3,216 nationally

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Bishop Ramsey Church of England School is a Academy converter secondary school in Ruislip, serving ages 11-18. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Bishop Ramsey Church of England School is an academy converter in Ruislip, Hillingdon, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of VERITAS EDUCATIONAL TRUST. The school has approximately 1,256 pupils on roll, of whom 12% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56, placing the school #3 in Hillingdon and #407 of 3,216 nationally. 59.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 30.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 40.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.6% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.19 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

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

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.3:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 1.3 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

Grade 5+ E&M

59.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)30.1%

Entering EBacc81.40%

EBacc APS5.21

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41.40%

EBacc APS4.75

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS5.15

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS5.04

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc64%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS4.67

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.63

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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

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment2%

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

-0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

146

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*4.7%

Achieving A*–A17.6%

Achieving A*–B40.3%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate97.9%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.04

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

138

Retention rate94.20%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

158

Retention rate92.40%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

144

Retention rate98.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

19 November 2024

Inspection Report

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08 June 2022

Inspection Report

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09 November 2017

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-11-19

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 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

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2022-06-08

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-11-09

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2006-11-13

S5 Inspection Legacy

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

1.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.3%(16 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,256 pupils. During this period, there were 19 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.5%, 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)	1,256	19	1.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,265	13	1.0%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,264	13	1.0%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,265	8	0.6%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,264	12	0.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,264	18	1.4%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,260	10	0.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,265	27	2.1%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,250	10	0.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,253	5	0.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,257	10	0.8%	4.4%	3
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,241	17	1.4%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,238	4	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,241	12	1.0%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,257	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,257	23	1.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,262	31	2.5%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,231	25	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,235	21	1.7%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,240	18	1.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,225	9	0.7%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,229	11	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,231	8	0.6%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,249	16	1.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,257	20	1.6%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,257	15	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.

Specific Learning Difficulty 54 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 43 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory 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.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

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

18.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree48%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree44%

agree46%

disagree8%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree38%

agree22%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

not applicable23%

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

yes21%

no79%

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

strongly agree32%

agree32%

disagree19%

strongly disagree4%

dont know13%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree38%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree44%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree45%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree38%

agree49%

disagree10%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree53%

agree39%

disagree7%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree36%

agree38%

disagree16%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes83%

no17%

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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.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Hillingdon

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Queensmead School

Swakeleys School for Girls

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