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Sir William Ramsay School is a non-selective academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. The present school opened in 2024.
This school is a member of Insignis Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Princes Risborough School, The Mandeville School, Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School and The Kingsbrook School.)
Particular strengths include Environment, Admissions, Representation and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Attainment.
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Environment: Excellent. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite high. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: Below average. Attainment is about average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Provision for special educational needs
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Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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