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Ranelagh School

Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG12 9DA

Not rated

Inspected 12 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
56.7
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,101
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Ranelagh School

Ranelagh School is an academy converter in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,101 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of BONITAS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.7 (2025/26). 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 13.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bracknell Forest →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,101 / 1,010 (109%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
Church of England
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
12 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

5.6%
Free school meals
13.6%
EAL
3.4%
SEN support
5.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

56.7
Attainment 8
173 pupils
67.1%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
84.4%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-
A-level average grade
80 students
18.8%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
75%
To higher education
39%
To top-third universities
2%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

97%
Sustained destination
96%
Stayed in education
1%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.0%
Overall absence
14.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

67.64
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24
17.3
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24
12.09
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24
£50,158
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 8% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,896 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
↓ -1 vs 2023/24
6
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,450
Spend per pupil
£7,687
Income per pupil
59%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG12 9DA
Phone
01344421233
Headteacher
Timothy Griffith

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ranelagh School?
Ranelagh School is an academy converter in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Ranelagh School have?
Ranelagh School has 1,101 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Ranelagh School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Ranelagh School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 56.7 in 2025/26.
Is Ranelagh School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Ranelagh School is part of BONITAS MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST LIMITED.
Where is Ranelagh School?
Ranelagh School is located at Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, RG12 9DA.

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