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Ralph Sadleir School

Station Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1TF

Requires Improvement

Inspected 23 April 2024

Requires Improvement
Ofsted
40%
KS2 expected
Middle deemed secondary
Phase
9–13
Ages
275
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Ralph Sadleir School

Ralph Sadleir School is an academy converter in Ware, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13. It has 275 pupils on roll. It is part of RALPH SADLEIR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 40% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Hertfordshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Age Range
Ages 9–13
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
275 / 360 (76%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection
23 April 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

17%
Free school meals
4.2%
EAL
6.2%
SEN support
14.2%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

7.1%
Overall absence
19.9%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

13.4
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24
24.1
Pupils per teacher
↓ -3.4 vs 2023/24
4.68
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24
£42,011
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 23% on leadership pay
↑ +£1,982 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
3
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.

£7,778
Spend per pupil
£7,618
Income per pupil
52%
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
Station Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1TF
Phone
01920821042
Headteacher
Kerry Scripps

Teaching Jobs

Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
PermanentFull time£25,614 (FTE) · · Negotiable depending on experience
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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Ralph Sadleir School?
Ralph Sadleir School is an academy converter in Ware, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–13.
How many pupils does Ralph Sadleir School have?
Ralph Sadleir School has 275 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Ralph Sadleir School's Ofsted rating?
Ralph Sadleir School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).
How does Ralph Sadleir School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
40% of pupils at Ralph Sadleir School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Ralph Sadleir School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Ralph Sadleir School is part of RALPH SADLEIR SCHOOL.
Where is Ralph Sadleir School?
Ralph Sadleir School is located at Station Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1TF.

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