Ralph Allen School

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Bath, BA27AD Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
61.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.34
English & Maths grade 4+ %
64.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.9%
Continue in education or training
36.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 43.0%
Sustained employment
64.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 32.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 February 2014
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Claverton Down Road
Combe Down
Bath, BA27AD
Phone
1225832936
Website
ralphallenschool.com

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138522
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Claverton Down Road, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 7AD
Website
http://www.ralphallenschool.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1300 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,380
Free School Meals
16.2% (224 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.3% (59 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.8%
Good
Persistent Absence
25.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
53.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.6
English Attainment 8:
11.6
Maths Attainment 8:
10.3
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
15.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
16.6
Ebacc English:
95.2%
Ebacc Entry:
33.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
78.4%
Ebacc Languages:
44.2%
Ebacc Maths:
98.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.34
Progress 8 Range:
0.15 to 0.54
University Progression:
42.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
43.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
32.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
16.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
42%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
145 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.9 (+25.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.8 (+14.3 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
33.2 (+13.8 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.34 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
86 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
172
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,380 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(29 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(19 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(23 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Excellent care, excellent outcomes"

Respect Teamwork Personal Best

Non-denominational

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Seb Witts welcomes visitors to Ralph Allen School, describing it as a non-denominational 11–18 co-educational school on the Bath skyline. The message emphasizes high academic achievement, a broad range of opportunities, strong pastoral care, opportunities for student voice, high expectations, and close partnership with parents. It also notes the school’s connection to the Palladian Academy Trust.

Facilities

Dedicated classrooms for KS3 and KS4 Breakout areas for individual or small group work Cookery room to support life skills development Rooftop garden providing a peaceful, sensory-friendly space Pupil-led downtime (time each week to explore interests)

Curriculum Highlights

Ralph Allen School Curriculum Road Maps Key Stage 4 Curriculum KS5 Course Information Literacy and Reading at Ralph Allen Special Educational Needs (SEN) Wednesday Windows Year 11 Study Skills Year 10 Introduction to GCSE Study Year 11 Mock Exam Information Curriculum Keywords & Meanings

Admissions Criteria

Year 7 admissions are determined by Bath & North East Somerset Council; applicants should apply through their home local education authority; the school notesoversubscription as possible and provides an appeals process. Policies for admissions 2024-25, 2025-26 and 2026-27 are published, and information about appeals is available.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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