Ralph Allen School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterNone
Local AuthorityBath and North East Somerset
AddressClaverton Down Road, BA2 7AD
URN138522

School Census

Total 1371
Girls/Boys 567/804
Girls/Boys Ratio 41.4%/58.6%
% pupils where English not first language 7.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals 179
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support 8.8%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections
Start DateOfsted Rating
26/02/2014 Good
22/06/2011 Good
Inspection Date 26/02/2014
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good
Inspection Date 22/06/2011
Quality of Education No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes No Judgement
Personal Development No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management Good

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 53.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 60.60%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 75.00%
Entering EBacc 34.60%
EBacc average point score 4.9
Progress 8 0.34
Secondary Results 2023
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 54.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 59%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 76%
Entering EBacc 24%
EBacc average point score 4.71
Progress 8 0.51
Secondary Results 2022
TypeScore
Attainment 8 score 55.3
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 64%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 75%
Entering EBacc -
EBacc average point score 4.87
Progress 8 0.29

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers 1.23%
Total Applications662
As first preference227
As second preference309
As third preference101
Total Offers Made200
first preference offers184
second preference offers16
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.31%
Total Applications669
As first preference276
As second preference281
As third preference91
Total Offers Made233
first preference offers211
second preference offers22
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.35%
Total Applications695
As first preference288
As second preference294
As third preference95
Total Offers Made230
first preference offers213
second preference offers17
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications779
As first preference298
As second preference317
As third preference115
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers214
second preference offers21
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.44%
Total Applications689
As first preference275
As second preference268
As third preference114
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers191
second preference offers15
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.39%
Total Applications745
As first preference262
As second preference297
As third preference151
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers188
second preference offers17
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.55%
Total Applications689
As first preference229
As second preference349
As third preference99
Total Offers Made206
first preference offers148
second preference offers52
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.24%
Total Applications586
As first preference241
As second preference269
As third preference75
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers195
second preference offers39
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications591
As first preference240
As second preference280
As third preference71
Total Offers Made236
first preference offers213
second preference offers23
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.13%
Total Applications521
As first preference205
As second preference247
As third preference69
Total Offers Made207
first preference offers181
second preference offers24
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.04%
Total Applications399
As first preference147
As second preference183
As third preference69
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers142
second preference offers34
third preference offers5

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree47%
agree40%
disagree8%
strongly disagree4%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree49%
agree42%
disagree5%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree29%
agree55%
disagree8%
strongly disagree4%
don't know5%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree9%
agree11%
disagree3%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
not applicable66%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree18%
agree47%
disagree26%
strongly disagree5%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree30%
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 agree36%
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%
strongly disagree0%
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 agree34%
agree42%
disagree13%
strongly disagree2%
don't know8%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes91%
no9%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin76%
any other white background ethnic origin8.4%
white and asian ethnic origin3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin3%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.5%
white and black african ethnic origin0.8%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.8%
chinese ethnic origin0.7%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin78%
any other white background ethnic origin7.9%
white and asian ethnic origin3.2%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.6%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin2.1%
white and black african ethnic origin0.9%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin0.9%
any other asian background ethnic origin0.7%

Nearby Schools

Prior Park College

(0.37 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 11-19, Gender: Mixed

Address: Ralph Allen Drive, , BA2 5AH

Monkton Senior School

(0.54 mi)

Ofsted Rating: None

Age: 2-18, Gender: Mixed

Address: Church Lane, , BA2 7HG