The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
53.4
9.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
59%
16.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.18
Band 2Source: 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
96%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 169 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 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
- 1,101
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bracknell Forest
- Trust
- BONITAS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mr Timothy Griffith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 9DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell
Primary · 524m away
The Brakenhale School
Secondary · 539m away
Garth Hill College
Secondary · 950m away
Fox Hill Primary School
Primary · 979m away
Holly Spring Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harmans Water Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Sandy Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
St Michael's Easthampstead Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Ranelagh School a selective school?
No. Ranelagh School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Ranelagh School's Ofsted rating?
Ranelagh School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ranelagh School?
Ranelagh School currently has 1,101 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ranelagh School take?
Ranelagh School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Ranelagh School?
Ranelagh School is in Bracknell, RG12 9DA, in the Bracknell Forest local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ranelagh School have a sixth form?
Yes, Ranelagh School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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