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Sir William Ramsay School

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Sir William Ramsay School

Rose Avenue, High Wycombe, HP15 7UB

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Inadequate
Jun 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

35.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

35.4

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/2535.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
2.07 km away · Academy converter
Good
Holmer Green Senior School
2.22 km away · Academy converter
Good
The Highcrest Academy
2.24 km away · Academy converter
Good
Aspire
2.74 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Outstanding
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
3.15 km away · Other independent school

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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