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Ralph Allen School

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

personMr Nathan Jenkins

corporate_farePALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST

location_onBath, BA2 7AD

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

1,371

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Attainment 8

54.6

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Bath and North East Somerset

#504 of 3,216 nationally

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Ralph Allen School is a Academy converter secondary school in Bath, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Ralph Allen School is an academy converter in Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,382 pupils on roll, of whom 18% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.6, placing the school #3 in Bath and North East Somerset and #504 of 3,216 nationally. 63.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 34.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 66.1% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 34.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.09 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.9:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.2 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

54.6

Grade 5+ E&M

63.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)34.1%

Entering EBacc30.30%

EBacc APS4.91

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34.60%

EBacc APS4.9

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.50

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc24%

EBacc APS4.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4.87

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS4.8

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS4.64

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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)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

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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

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

113

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*14.3%

Achieving A*–A34.2%

Achieving A*–B66.1%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

125

Retention rate96.80%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

128

Retention rate97.70%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

135

Retention rate99.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

05 March 2024

Inspection Report

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13 March 2018

Inspection Report

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26 February 2014

Inspection Report

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04 September 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2018-03-13

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2014-02-26

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Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2011-06-22

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

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

5.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.7%(37 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 1,382 pupils. During this period, there were 74 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.4%, 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)	1,382	74	5.4%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,388	43	3.1%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,381	54	3.9%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,380	36	2.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,373	53	3.9%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,370	89	6.5%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,371	83	6.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,373	81	5.9%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,395	69	4.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,389	78	5.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,386	43	3.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,354	87	6.4%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,351	15	1.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,354	91	6.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,307	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,307	48	3.7%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,305	84	6.4%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,242	78	6.3%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,241	54	4.4%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,244	56	4.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,203	60	5.0%	3.4%	2
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,203	34	2.8%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,206	45	3.7%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,149	47	4.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,150	37	3.2%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,152	40	3.5%	3.1%	1

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 41 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 41 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 34 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 33 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 21 pupils

Hearing Impairment 6 pupils

Physical Disability 6 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%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 agree29%

agree55%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree18%

agree47%

disagree27%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree31%

agree32%

disagree7%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

not applicable24%

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

yes23%

no77%

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

strongly agree19%

agree31%

disagree34%

strongly disagree13%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree37%

agree47%

disagree10%

strongly disagree2%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree42%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree33%

agree51%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree49%

agree45%

disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree60%

agree36%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree35%

agree42%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know8%

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

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

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