The short version
Average GCSE results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
43%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
20%
Source: 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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
74%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
8%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 101 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 48 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 500
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 21.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr William Ruscoe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Lowfield Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8AE
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Sir William Romney's School a selective school?
No. Sir William Romney's School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Sir William Romney's School's Ofsted rating?
Sir William Romney's School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sir William Romney's School?
Sir William Romney's School currently has 500 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sir William Romney's School take?
Sir William Romney's School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Sir William Romney's School?
Sir William Romney's School is in Tetbury, GL8 8AE, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sir William Romney's School have a sixth form?
No, Sir William Romney's School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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