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Ralph Allen School
Claverton Down Road, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7AD, Bath and North East Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
71.2 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,382
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates impressive academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 16% nationally. A significant 78% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 63% attain grade 5 or above, indicating solid foundational skills. Additionally, the school boasts a commendable 77% of students progressing to university, with 43% entering top-third institutions, reflecting a strong commitment to academic success and future opportunities.
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Last inspected: 26 February 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 54.6 | Top 16% 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%. | 78% | Top 20% 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%. | 63% | Top 14% 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%. | 30% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% 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%. | 77% | 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%. | 43% | Top 20% |
Based on 142 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British74.7%
White Other9.2%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Mixed Other3.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Black African0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.36349, -2.32911 · BA2 7AD
School details
Local authorityBath and North East Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN138522
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ralphallenschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Ralph Allen School rated by Ofsted?
Ralph Allen School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 February 2014.
Is Ralph Allen School a good school?
Ralph Allen School scores 71.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Ralph Allen School in GCSEs?
Ralph Allen School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.6. 78% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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