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Sir William Ramsay School

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Sir William Ramsay School

Rose Avenue, High Wycombe, HP15 7UB

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Pupils
1,033
Ages
11-18
FSM
32.9%
Attainment 8
35.4
Ofsted
Inadequate
Jun 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
35.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.8%
Basics 9-5
25.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
20.4%
EBacc APS
3.07
EBacc 9-5
5.4%
EBacc 9-4
11.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
22.57
A*-A Grades
11.4%
A*-B Grades
22.9%
AAB+ %
N/A
Based on 34 students entered

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About Sir William Ramsay School

Sir William Ramsay School is a secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. The school has around 1,033 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Rose Avenue, High Wycombe, HP15 7UB | More schools in Buckinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Sir William Ramsay School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2023 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Sir William Ramsay School)
  2. Jun 2022 — Inadequate
  3. Jun 2022 — Inadequate (predecessor: Sir William Ramsay School)
  4. Jun 2021 — Taking effective action to tackle the areas… (predecessor: Sir William Ramsay School)
  5. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Sir William Ramsay School)
  6. Dec 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Sir William Ramsay School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Sir William Ramsay School

What is Sir William Ramsay School's Ofsted rating?
Sir William Ramsay School received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Sir William Ramsay School's latest exam results?
Sir William Ramsay School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 35.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Sir William Ramsay School located?
Sir William Ramsay School is a secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (HP15 7UB).
How many pupils attend Sir William Ramsay School?
Sir William Ramsay School has around 1,033 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Sir William Ramsay School with other schools?
View Sir William Ramsay School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Buckinghamshire.