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Sir William Ramsay School
Rose Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7UB, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.8 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,033
Capacity
1,041
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
For parents considering this secondary school, it's important to note that the recent Ofsted report rated it as Inadequate, which raises concerns about the overall quality of education. GCSE results show a below-average attainment score of 35.4, with only 48% of students achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. Additionally, the school's LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than only 2% of schools, highlighting significant challenges in the educational environment.
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Last inspected: 14 June 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 35.4 | Bottom 7% 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%. | 48% | Bottom 12% 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%. | 26% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 20% | Bottom 24% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 24% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.4%
Asian Pakistani18.4%
White Other10.2%
Black African6.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.5%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black Caribbean2.9%
Asian Indian2.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Other1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.64721, -0.71048 · HP15 7UB
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN150611
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.swr.school
Frequently asked questions
What is Sir William Ramsay School rated by Ofsted?
Sir William Ramsay School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 June 2022.
Is Sir William Ramsay School a good school?
Sir William Ramsay School scores 1.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Sir William Ramsay School in GCSEs?
Sir William Ramsay School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.4. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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