Bishop Ramsey Church of England School

About Bishop Ramsey Church of England School

Bishop Ramsey Church of England School was judged Good across all areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024, a clear step up from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2022. The school’s Progress 8 score of 0.2 is the single most telling exam metric here, placing it above the Hillingdon local authority average of 0.06. That means pupils at this mixed, 11-18 state secondary in Hillingdon typically achieve about two months more progress across eight subjects than the national average, and comfortably ahead of their peers in the borough. The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 53.7, and nearly 80 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. In the sixth form, students average a C grade per entry, with a value-added score of -0.04, which is broadly in line with expectations. Bishop Ramsey ranks 13th out of 21 schools in Hillingdon by Progress 8, and 290th out of 487 in London.

The school’s Ofsted report highlights consistent Good ratings for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. In the Parent View survey, 88 per cent of respondents said their child is happy at the school, and 88 per cent agreed their child feels safe. A strong 79 per cent agreed the school has high expectations for their child, and 84 per cent said their child does well. However, the picture is more mixed for SEND support: 64 per cent of parents agreed the school gives SEND children the support they need, but 23 per cent disagreed, and 13 per cent said they didn’t know. The school lists provisions for a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, autism, speech and language difficulties, and physical disabilities. The school is oversubscribed, with 559 applications for 184 places in 2025/26, and 119 of those offers went to first-preference applicants out of 121 first-preference applications.

Facilities include a swimming pool, astro turf, sports hall, playing fields, science labs, music rooms, a chapel, and a dedicated sixth-form centre. The school offers a broad range of clubs and activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, orchestra, debate, eco club, and model UN, with 91 per cent of parents agreeing their child can take part in clubs and activities. Sports on offer include football, rugby, cricket, swimming, and dance. Bishop Ramsey is a Church of England school, and its religious character is likely to appeal to families who value a faith-based ethos, though the data doesn’t specify how this shapes daily life. With a capacity of 1,245 and 1,256 pupils on roll, it is operating slightly above capacity. The school suits families looking for a large, well-subscribed secondary with solid academic progress above the local average, a strong sixth form, and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, particularly in sport and the arts.

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