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Ralph Allen School
- Secondary
- Bath and North East Somerset BA2 7AD
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils value highly the support they get from teachers, which helps them to improve their work.
Behaviour and Attitudes: The school has high expectations of behaviour; the exclusion rate is now falling.
Academic Progress: Published outcomes across the curriculum are very positive.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils feel safe; bullying is promptly dealt with.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the quality of care and education; confident in staff tackling concerns.
Communication: Parents speak of the school as 'warm and friendly', with 'enthusiastic' teachers.
Parent Satisfaction: The majority of parents are confident that the school keeps their children safe and cares for them well.
Communication: Parents speak highly about the school's ethos.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are happy with the school's ethos.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders quickly tackle any concerns about the quality of education and care.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Strong and confident leadership; focus on improving teaching is raising pupils鈥� outcomes.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership has renewed focus on supporting pupils' wide range of needs.
Actions for Quality Improvement: TRAAC provides additional support, improving learning.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils know how to avoid risks; confident about who to talk to if they have bullying concerns.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school ensures all safeguarding arrangements are up to date; governors receive high-quality training.
Managing Bullying and Safety: School deals well with bullying; students feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Offerings: Sixth-form students value additional activities such as drama, music, and the Duke of Edinburgh鈥檚 Award Scheme.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad array of enrichment activities for all.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Sixth-form students actively mentor or join clubs.
Outdoor Facilities: Takes part in Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
Career Counselling Services: Students appreciate support for applying to universities and considering routes other than university.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form is very well led and managed; strong relationships enable good progress.
Career Counselling Services: Comprehensive careers programme from Year 7.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students well-prepared for next steps.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with differing needs are supported well; effective teaching ensures involvement in lessons.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Improved teacher information for effective pupil support.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are passionate about their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Staff are supported to train and share expertise.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers check understanding effectively through 'SAIL' lessons.
Subjects Offered: Sixth-form students offered a broad range of subjects.
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About Us
Ralph Allen School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 1380 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I want to give Ralph Allen School a special welcome.
We appreciate your interest in a Bath school that has a long history and is currently celebrating its Diamond Jubilee in 2017鈥�18.
With any school in Bath and North-East Somerset, we can compare our outstanding academic levels favourably.
According to Ralph Allen, learning is viewed holistically. We know that narrative is important for History and English, that music can help students become better at math, and that there are numerous connections between the subjects of sport and science.
As educators, we think it is our responsibility to help students develop their skills in a variety of related fields.
We think it is crucial to hear the students' voices, and this is important when making decisions.
Please use the opportunity to put some of the things we are stating about ourselves to the test if you are visiting the school.
In his most recent Ofsted inspection report, published in April 2018, Ralph Allen stated that he is "passionate about the school and provides strong and confident leadership, as well as a clear sense of direction."
Both staff and students share a strong culture of desire and aspiration thanks to you.
We are a part of the Palladian Academy Trust (PAT), a coalition of like-minded neighbourhood academies that have decided to collaborate for the sake of the academic success of our students.
The Ralph Allen students are of course the centre of the school; they are sincere, friendly, and inviting and are taking advantage of the many learning opportunities that being a member of the PAT provides our students.
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We appreciate your interest in a Bath school that has a long history and is currently celebrating its Diamond Jubilee in 2017鈥�18.
With any school in Bath and North-East Somerset, we can compare our outstanding academic levels favourably.
According to Ralph Allen, learning is viewed holistically. We know that narrative is important for History and English, that music can help students become better at math, and that there are numerous connections between the subjects of sport and science.
As educators, we think it is our responsibility to help students develop their skills in a variety of related fields.
We think it is crucial to hear the students' voices, and this is important when making decisions.
Please use the opportunity to put some of the things we are stating about ourselves to the test if you are visiting the school.
In his most recent Ofsted inspection report, published in April 2018, Ralph Allen stated that he is "passionate about the school and provides strong and confident leadership, as well as a clear sense of direction."
Both staff and students share a strong culture of desire and aspiration thanks to you.
We are a part of the Palladian Academy Trust (PAT), a coalition of like-minded neighbourhood academies that have decided to collaborate for the sake of the academic success of our students.
The Ralph Allen students are of course the centre of the school; they are sincere, friendly, and inviting and are taking advantage of the many learning opportunities that being a member of the PAT provides our students.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.5 | - | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 59% | 98% | 68% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 14.80% | 35.00% | 25.30% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.50 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 29.13% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 42.83% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 22.78% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 9.96% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 14.61% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.71 | 2.93 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.88% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 236 | 129 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 85.29% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 26.35% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 41.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 6.94% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.65% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.71% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.76% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 33.26% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 44.87% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 22.3% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.48% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 16.87% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.87 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 90% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 211 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 84.35% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 23.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 40.06% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 9.06% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.59% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.24% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% 1 | 23.27% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% 2 | 38.82% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 22.5% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% 1 | 9.95% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% 1 | 15.41% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.8 | 2.83 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 88.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 114 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 81.13% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 26.07% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 38% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 6.93% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.27% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.73% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 4 | 24.4% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 4 | 37.65% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 29.45% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% 2 | 10.45% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% 1 | 16.6% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.64 | 2.82 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.83% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 129 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 73.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 22.08% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 66% | 36.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 7.75% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 24.95% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% | 38.3% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 38% | 24.9% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% | 13.35% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 15.15% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 87.58% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 129 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 70.25% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 27.5% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 61% | 36.83% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 7.08% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.5% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.75% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.92% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.48 | 32.57 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.31 | 31.64 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.80% | 18.17% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 92 | 120 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 55% | 48.79% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 6% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 28% | 27.79% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 7.07% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 43.35 | 37.18 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.92 | 34.58 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 32.8% | 24.86% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 102 | 162 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 52.38% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 5.69% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 28.85% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 9.38% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.50 2 | 30.28 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.80 2 | 29.75 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.2% | 17.79% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 106 | 172 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 32% | 43% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 8.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 41% | 37.25% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 16% | 6.17% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.13 5 | 33.38 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.38 4 | 32.25 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.9% | 21.04% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 30% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 16.56% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 3.56% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.14 | 31.46 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.37 | 30.5 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 16.5% | 17.52% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 39 | 37.56% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.33% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 35% | 26.44% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 12% | 4.11% | 4.23% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Ralph Allen School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
