The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 56.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
56.0
12.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
17.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.19
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,256
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hillingdon
- Trust
- VERITAS EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mr Malcolm Britton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Hume Way, Ruislip, HA4 8EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWarrender Primary School
Primary · 401m away
Coteford Infant School
Primary · 607m away
Lady Bankes Primary School
Primary · 954m away
Coteford Junior School
Primary · 973m away
Pinn River School
Free school · 1.1km away
Newnham Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Newnham Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cannon Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Bishop Ramsey Church of England School a selective school?
No. Bishop Ramsey Church of England School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Bishop Ramsey Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bishop Ramsey Church of England School?
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School currently has 1,256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bishop Ramsey Church of England School take?
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Bishop Ramsey Church of England School?
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School is in Ruislip, HA4 8EE, in the Hillingdon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bishop Ramsey Church of England School have a sixth form?
Yes, Bishop Ramsey Church of England School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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