The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.6
10.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
30%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.09
Band 3Source: 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
94%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 211 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,382
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Trust
- PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nathan Jenkins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Claverton Down Road, Combe Down, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7AD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHambling View Independent School
Independent · 502m away
Monkton Combe School
Independent · 713m away
Prior Park College
Independent · 977m away
Mulberry Park Educate Together Primary Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Widcombe CofE Junior School
Primary · 2.3km away
Widcombe Infant School
Primary · 2.3km away
Beechen Cliff School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Lime Grove Special School
Special school · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ralph Allen School a selective school?
No. Ralph Allen School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ralph Allen School's Ofsted rating?
Ralph Allen School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ralph Allen School?
Ralph Allen School currently has 1,382 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ralph Allen School take?
Ralph Allen School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ralph Allen School?
Ralph Allen School is in Bath, BA2 7AD, in the Bath and North East Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ralph Allen School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ralph Allen School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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