Sir William Ramsay School is a secondary academy in High Wycombe, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 1,033 pupils on roll, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 14.7%.
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Sir William Ramsay School has an overall absence rate of 14.7%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
Sir William Ramsay School has 1,033 pupils on roll.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Sir William Ramsay School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Sir William Ramsay School is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Sir William Ramsay School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
44/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
22/mo
50% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 8.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
8
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.