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Sir William Ramsay School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Sir William Ramsay School is a academy converter secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1033 pupils, and a capacity of 1041 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,033

Pupils

1,041

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Sir William Ramsay School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Sir William Ramsay School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Sir William Ramsay School — School Information

Full address
Rose Avenue, High Wycombe, HP15 7UB
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
32.9% of pupils
DfE URN
150611

Other Secondary Schools in High Wycombe

If Sir William Ramsay School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in High Wycombe are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Sir William Ramsay School

Is Sir William Ramsay School oversubscribed?

Sir William Ramsay School is operating close to its capacity of 1041 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Sir William Ramsay School?

Admission to Sir William Ramsay School is managed by Buckinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Sir William Ramsay School cover?

Sir William Ramsay School is a secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Sir William Ramsay School?

Sir William Ramsay School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.