Ranelagh School
Bracknell, RG12 9DA · Bracknell Forest · secondary school
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1st of 7 secondary schools in Bracknell Forest we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 237 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 8.8/10 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 | 67.1 · 88 | 46% | 4.08 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.59 · 87 | 38% | 3.36 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 56.7 · 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.
Ranelagh School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.6% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.59 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 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 8.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, running, martial arts, swimming, gym training, and cycling clubs. Arts and music options include coding, photography, cooking, languages, and 3D design and printing. The school also organises expedition trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,138 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,010. 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 maintain progress scores above the national baseline? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their attainment in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Ranelagh School
Overview
Ranelagh School provides a “well-rounded and excellent education” where staff have “created a culture of excellence.” Pupils are described as “highly motivated and committed to their learning,” achieving “exceptionally well” in national assessments. The inspection highlights a strong “community feel” and an inclusive ethos that supports pupils from diverse backgrounds.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary” behaviour and develop key character traits such as “creativity, independence and resilience” through the ‘Ranelagh Student Learner Profile.’
- The school offers a “rich and ambitious curriculum,” with a high proportion of pupils studying the English Baccalaureate and excellent outcomes at the end of Years 11 and 13.
- Staff are “well trained and experts in their subjects,” skilfully explaining concepts and ensuring lessons build on prior knowledge, such as using Year 7 portrait skills in Year 8 art.
- The school promotes a “love of reading” through fortnightly library lessons and a carefully considered programme to support weaker readers with specific interventions.
- Personal development is supported by an “exemplary” character curriculum, extensive extra-curricular activities, and a “comprehensive careers programme.”
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils having access to various levels of support, including pastoral staff and counsellors.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 58.3 |
| 2024/25 | 53.4 |
| 2025/26 | 56.7 |
| 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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