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Ranelagh School

State school · Bracknell, RG12 9DA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,101 pupils

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,101 ·
Religion
C of E
Local authority
Bracknell Forest Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Timothy Griffith

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 23 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 12 %
Whitegrove Primary School 9 %
Winkfield St Mary's CofE Primary School 8 %
Warfield Church of England Primary School 7 %
Harmans Water Primary School 7 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell 5 %
Binfield Church of England Primary School 5 %
Unknown 4 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
Crowthorne Church of England Primary School 3 %
Sandy Lane Primary School 3 %
Wildridings Primary School 3 %
Holly Spring Primary School 3 %
Jennett's Park CofE Primary School 3 %
Ascot Heath Primary School 2 %
Cheapside CofE Primary School 2 %
Westende Junior School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
88%
LA avg.
72%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
71.7%
LA avg.
48.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
36.10
LA avg.
33.99
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
68
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
4.6 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,101
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

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Contact the school

Address

Ranelagh Drive
Bracknell
Berkshire
RG12 9DA
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Telephone: 01344 421233

Email: study@office.ranelagh.bracknell-forest.sch.uk

Website: http://www.ranelagh.bonitas.org.uk

Local authority: Bracknell Forest Council

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School data & information Ranelagh School Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9DA
1,101 Pupil numbers
5.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
11 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
68 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
71.7%
LA avg.
48.6%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
58.30
LA avg.
47.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.59 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 168 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 91 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 79 7
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 170 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 172 6
Economics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 16 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 42 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 6
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 43 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
17.5%
LA avg.
14.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
36.10
LA avg.
33.99
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 13 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 10 A
Psychology GCE A level 15 C
Physics GCE A level 21 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 B
Mathematics GCE A level 34 B
History GCE A level 18 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 9 B
Geography GCE A level 18 B
English Literature GCE A level 6 A
English Language GCE A level 8 B
Economics GCE A level 8 A
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 8 A
Chemistry GCE A level 22 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 19 A
Biology GCE A level 26 B

Entry and exit data

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Ranelagh School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
4.6 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding

Full inspection: Outstanding

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Outstanding
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