Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Ruislip, HA4 8EE · Hillingdon · secondary school
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7th of 22 secondary schools in Hillingdon we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 624 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 7.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 63.2 · 85 | 46% | 3.93 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.2 · 65 | 38% | 2.48 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.8 · 88 | 15% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishop Ramsey Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 56.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.2 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.1 out of 10 among them, against 7.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Oxbridge Group, choirs, jazz bands, brass ensembles, rock bands, orchestras, and musical theatre. Sports include 5-a-side football, netball, rounders, basketball, and gliding. Arts events include St Cecilia’s concert, Carol Service, and Lent/Easter Service. Trips range from ice skating and a theatre trip to a New York trip, Malawi trip, and Lindisfarne residential.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,218 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,280. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores relative to similar-intake schools? What specific support is available for students aiming
What Ofsted said about Bishop Ramsey Church of England School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this diverse school, where leaders are deliberate in their focus on character development and the school’s vision of ‘loving, learning and living’. The curriculum has improved significantly since the last inspection, with many pupils achieving well and securing meaningful qualifications. Leaders are actively strengthening oversight systems to ensure consistency and high quality across all areas of school life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious, with pupils encouraged to learn languages and increasing numbers obtaining qualifications with success.
- Pupils are mostly well behaved, polite, and considerate, showing positive attitudes towards their education.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved, with teachers making effective adjustments.
- Sixth-form students benefit from appropriate activities and opportunities for discussion that deepen their understanding.
- Staff feel well supported, and leadership is mindful of ensuring staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- The school should strengthen systems for checking pupils’ understanding during lessons to address gaps and ensure depth of knowledge.
- The school should ensure a systematic approach to quality assurance so that practices around pedagogy and behaviour are implemented consistently.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 53.7 |
| 2024/25 | 56.0 |
| 2025/26 | 56.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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