Is Bishop Ramsey Church of England School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 19 November 2024 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 10th of 22 secondary schools in Hillingdon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Bishop Ramsey Church of England School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Bishop Ramsey Church of England School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 56.8 (England: 46.2). 63.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Bishop Ramsey Church of England School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Bishop Ramsey Church of England School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Bishop Ramsey Church of England School

Hume Way, Ruislip, HA4 8EE

Local ranking10th of 22 secondary schools in Hillingdon

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1280

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 19 November 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 19 November 2024 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 56.8 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 63.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 81.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 182

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 92.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 1.0%
Not sustained: 2.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 60.0%
Apprenticeships: 6.0%
Employment: 19.0%
Not sustained: 6.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

C+

Avg A-Level Grade

32.2

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

31.5

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

143

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 8.4% nat17.5%
16-18 Cohort: 313

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1256
Boys: 610 (50%)
Girls: 608 (50%)
Capacity: 1280 (95% full)
SEND: 13.3%
FSM Eligible: 12.2%
EAL: 18.6%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.4%
SEN Support: 11.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 71.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,604/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.1% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 14.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 47.0%
White Other: 12.3%
Mixed Other: 8.9%
Black African: 8.8%
Black Caribbean: 3.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.5%
Asian Indian: 3.3%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.7%

47.0%

White British

12.3%

White Other

8.9%

Mixed Other

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01895639227

office@bishopramsey.school

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Hume Way

Ruislip, London

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Administrative

URN: 137407
UKPRN: 10035053
Establishment No.: 4600
Trust: VERITAS EDUCATIONAL TRUST

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