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Bishop Ramsey Church of England School

Hillingdon, HA4 8EESecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
+0.20
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
121 1st-choice / 184 places
Ranking
#1,084
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHume Way, Ruislip, Hillingdon, HA4 8EE
HeadteacherMalcolm Britton
Local AuthorityHillingdon
Number of Pupils1,256
Free School Meals (FSM)11.1%
School Capacity1,256 / 1,245 (101% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Playing FieldsSwimming PoolAstro TurfLibraryDining HallSports HallSixth Form CentreArt StudiosICT SuiteScience LabsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

Cross CountryFootballSwimmingRugbyBasketballBadmintonCricketDance

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseOrchestraDebateEco ClubArt ClubChoirDramaModel United NationsChessDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 15:05

Source: bishopramseyschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bishop Ramsey Church of England School

Bishop Ramsey Church of England School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.