What is Ralph Sadleir School's Ofsted rating?

Ralph Sadleir School was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 23/04/2024; read the report for the full judgement and the areas it is developing.

Is Ralph Sadleir School a primary or secondary school?

Ralph Sadleir School is a secondary school in Ware, for ages 9–13.

Where is Ralph Sadleir School?

Ralph Sadleir School is in Ware, SG11 1TF (Hertfordshire local authority).

How many pupils attend Ralph Sadleir School?

Ralph Sadleir School has around 275 pupils on roll.

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Ralph Sadleir School

Requires Improvementgraded 23/04/2024Ages 9–13275 pupils

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Ware, SG11 1TF

Hertfordshire

Ralph Sadleir School is a secondary school for pupils aged 9 to 13 in Ware, within the Hertfordshire local authority. The school has around 275 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 23/04/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing secondary schools in Ware can view Ralph Sadleir School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Ware (SG11 1TF), Ralph Sadleir School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement

Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement

Personal developmentRequires Improvement

Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Last inspected 23/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 4 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Primary results — Key Stage 2-42%

Expected standard (RWM)-42%

England avg -22%

Higher standard (RWM)-10%

England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24

Pupil intake17.0%

Free school meals17.0%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language4.2%

England avg 18.3%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing93.2%

Attendance93.2%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher27.5

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Ware

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Roger De Clare First CofE SchoolGood · 0.1 mi St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 mi Jenyns First School and Nursery1.3 mi St Edmund's College1.4 mi Puller Memorial, Church of England, Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolGood · 3.1 mi Buntingford First School3.6 mi

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