Sir William Romney's School
Tetbury, GL8 8AE · Gloucestershire · secondary school
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33rd of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 915 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.3/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.6 · 16 | 30% | 0.49 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.17 · 37 | 25% | 0.93 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.4 · 31 | 10% | 0.31 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sir William Romney's School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.17 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft Club and Diner Club, or take Peripatetic Music Lessons and attend Art Clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 495 pupils against a stated capacity of 625. 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? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the school integrate the Craft and Art Clubs into the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Sir William Romney's School
Overview
Sir William Romney’s School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report confirms that the school’s purpose of “striving for excellence together” is evident, with pupils responding well to high expectations and progressing well through the curriculum. The inspection found that the school continues to provide a strong community feel and effective support for pupil well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils are well supported during transitions, and staff demonstrate that they “care about their well-being.”
- The curriculum is carefully designed so pupils “build their learning based on their prior knowledge,” with teachers effectively checking recall and revisiting gaps in understanding.
- Needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are “skilfully identified” and supported, aided by the recent opening of the school’s ‘SEN hub’.
- Reading skills are thoroughly checked, with “intense teaching” helping early readers to progress well in phonics and fluency.
- An ambitious personal development programme, including ‘Futures days’, helps pupils make connections between subjects and future career pathways.
Areas to improve
- In a few parts of the curriculum, pedagogical strategies to adapt learning for pupils are not implemented in a timely way, hindering some pupils’ progress.
- Some groups of pupils do not attend school regularly enough, which hinders their learning; the school must continue its work to improve attendance.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.4 |
| 2024/25 | 44.1 |
| 2025/26 | 42.4 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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