Bishop Ramsey Church of England School

Students are well monitored and supported both academically and pastorally

“Whatever your goals we pride ourselves in ensuring that you are well monitored and supported both academically and pastorally.”

Strong tradition of pastoral care and individual support

“Strong tradition of pastoral care and individual support.”

Strong maths and English GCSE outcomes: 64% grade 5+, 82% grade 4+ in both subjects

“64% achieved a grade 5 or higher in both mathematics and English and 82% were awarded a grade 4 or higher in both mathematics and English.”

Specialist subject teachers, many external examiners with Sixth Form experience

“Specialist subject teachers, many of whom are external examiners in their subject and have a wealth of Sixth Form experience.”

Strong enrichment ethos through conferences, workshops and invited speakers

“We have a strong ethos of enrichment offering opportunities to all through conferences, workshops and invited speakers.”

The EPQ is described as an ideal vehicle for curriculum enrichment and academic extension, welcomed by top universities including Oxford, Cambridge, other Russell Group Universities and the 1994 group.

“means it is an ideal vehicle for curriculum enrichment and academic extension and that is welcomed by many of the top Universities including Oxford, Cambridge and other Russell Group Universities and the 1994 group.”

Sixth form students are encouraged to show resilience, composure, curiosity and ambition as necessary for academic excellence

“Sixth Form students will be encouraged to show resilience, composure, curiosity and ambition in all that they do, as all are necessary for academic excellence.”

Sixth form aims to give students a rich and deep learning experience regardless of background or faith

“give Sixth Form students, regardless of background or faith, a rich and deep learning experience”

300+ students, open to any faith or no faith, nearly a third of Year 12 joined from other schools

“Our 300+ strong Sixth Form is open to students of any faith or no faith – currently nearly one third of students in Year 12 joined us from other schools.”

The school runs an Oxbridge Group and Super Curriculum Programme for high-potential Year 12 students applying to Oxford, Cambridge, or Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary science.

“During Year 12, students who have the potential to make a competitive application to Oxford or Cambridge, or for Medicine, Dentistry, or Veterinary science, are invited to join the Oxbridge Group and Super Curriculum Programme.”

Enrolment surgery held in August to discuss course options after GCSE results

“There is also an enrolment surgery in August where we are happy to discuss options further once the GCSE results are out.”

A separate downloadable document sets out Sixth Form Admissions Arrangements distinct from main-school admissions.

“Sixth Form Admissions Arrangements 2025-26”

Majority of students progress to university or higher apprenticeships

“The majority of our students go on to University or Higher Apprenticeships.”

Regular Oxbridge/Russell Group places, 100% university acceptance rate, others go to Higher Level Apprenticeships or employment

“Targeted support for High Flyers, with regular success in achieving places at Oxford, Cambridge and other Russell Group universities. 100% acceptance rate of students at University - other students take Higher Level Apprenticeships or go into employment.”

70% of students achieved grade 5 or above in 5+ subjects; nearly 50% achieved grade 7 or above in at least three subjects

“This year 70% of our students have been awarded a grade 5 or above in 5 or more of their subjects and nearly 50% achieved a grade 7 or above in at least three subjects.”

64% achieved grade 5+ in both maths and English; 82% achieved grade 4+ in both maths and English

“64% achieved a grade 5 or higher in both mathematics and English and 82% were awarded a grade 4 or higher in both mathematics and English.”