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Ranelagh School
Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9DA, Bracknell Forest
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.8 / 100
Top 9%
Better than 91% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,101
Capacity
1,010
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
109%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 19% nationally. A commendable 76% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 75% progress to university, with nearly 40% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is high, with 90% recommending the school, making it a compelling choice for families in the Bracknell Forest area.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 53.4 | Top 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 76% | Top 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 59% | Top 20% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 37% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 31% | Top 33% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 75% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 39% | Top 20% |
Based on 113 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (226 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
My child is happy
91%
School has high expectations
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School supports development
85%
Behaviour is good
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School keeps me informed
79%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.3%
White Other8.9%
Black African5.4%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Asian Other2.7%
Mixed Other2.7%
Asian Chinese2.7%
Asian Indian2.6%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Other0.6%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.41114, -0.74613 · RG12 9DA
School details
Local authorityBracknell Forest
RegionSouth East
URN137267
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Ranelagh School rated by Ofsted?
Ranelagh School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is Ranelagh School a good school?
Ranelagh School scores 90.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 9% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Ranelagh School?
Based on 226 Ofsted Parent View responses, Ranelagh School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Ranelagh School in GCSEs?
Ranelagh School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.4. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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