Ralph Allen School
URN: 138522 • Bath BA2 7AD
Overview
- Name
- Ralph Allen School
- URN
- 138522
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nathan Jenkins (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01225832936
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Claverton Down Road, Bath BA2 7AD
Summary
Ralph Allen School is a mixed secondary academy located in Bath, serving approximately 1,382 students with a capacity of 1,300. The school promotes a culture of respect, teamwork, and striving for personal bests, which is reflected in its ethos and community spirit. The Headteacher is noted for providing strong leadership and a clear direction for the school, fostering an environment conducive to learning and personal development.
The curriculum at Ralph Allen School is designed to support students academically while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. Recent achievements include notable performances in competitions such as the Bath Schools Spelling Bee and the National Schools Biathlon. The school also emphasizes mental health awareness, particularly during exam periods, providing resources for students to manage stress effectively.
Ralph Allen School actively engages with the wider community, hosting events and consultations to involve parents and stakeholders in school initiatives. The school aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, preparing them for future academic and personal success. For more information, visit their website at [Ralph Allen School](http://www.ralphallenschool.com).
The curriculum at Ralph Allen School is designed to support students academically while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities. Recent achievements include notable performances in competitions such as the Bath Schools Spelling Bee and the National Schools Biathlon. The school also emphasizes mental health awareness, particularly during exam periods, providing resources for students to manage stress effectively.
Ralph Allen School actively engages with the wider community, hosting events and consultations to involve parents and stakeholders in school initiatives. The school aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all students, preparing them for future academic and personal success. For more information, visit their website at [Ralph Allen School](http://www.ralphallenschool.com).
Useful links
- Local Governance Committee (governance)
- Attendance, Absence and Supporting your child at school (sen)
- Special Educational Needs (SEN) (sen)
- School Day/Absence from school (sen)
- KS4 SEND Information Evening 17:00 (sen)
- Term Dates (calendar)
- Term Dates, Inset Days and Open Events (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Beechen Cliff School (80.0)
- Beechen Cliff School (66.0)
- Hayesfield Girls School (65.6)
- Saint Gregory's Catholic College (58.5)
- St Mark's CofE School (57.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1300
- Pupils
- 1382
- Boys
- 807
- Girls
- 575
- FSM %
- 17.90
- Open date
- 2012-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1382 | 807 | 575 | 1300 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1380 | 801 | 579 | 1300 | 16.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1389 | 794 | 595 | 1300 | 13.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1389 | 794 | 595 | 1300 | 13.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1351 | 762 | 589 | 1110 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1307 | 719 | 588 | 1110 | 11.40 |
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