Sir William Romney's School
Lowfield Road, Tetbury, GL8 8AEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Sir William Romney's School is a secondary school in Tetbury for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 28th of 39 secondary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 February 2016, report published 17 March 2016
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 February 2025
The school's purpose of 'striving for excellence together' is evident throughout the school. Pupils respond well to the school's high expectations, both academically and for their conduct. The 'strong start' routines help pupils to be ready for their learning. As a result, pupils progress well through the curriculum. The local post-14 offer means that some pupils move to and from the school throughout the academic year. When this happens, pupils are well supported in their transitions between schools. Pupils, parents and carers highlight the strong community-feel of the school. Pupils know that staff care about their well-being. If pupils have a concern, they are confident to share this with the pastoral team. A minority of pupils may use derogatory language towards others. When this happens, the school acts robustly. Through discussions, workshops and a well-designed personal development programme, most pupils are empathetic and respectful of others. The school designs a broad programme of clubs, trips and speakers for pupils. It is ambitious for pupils to have a wide experience as part of their curriculum learning. Most pupils engage well in this, such as attending lunchtime clubs, like debating. Pupils recognise and appreciate the varied enrichment programme the school provides for them.
What the school should improve
- On occasions, in a few parts of the curriculum, pedagogical strategies to adapt the learning for pupils are not put into effect in a timely way. This means that some pupils do not proceed with their learning as promptly as they could. The school should make sure that its strategies to adapt learning of the curriculum for pupils are well- implemented.
- Some groups of pupils do not come to school regularly enough. When this happens, these pupils are hindered in their learning of the curriculum. The school should continue its work to improve pupils' attendance.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
98 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
495 pupils on roll, with places for 625
Schools near Sir William Romney's School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westonbirt School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 27.8 |
| The Acorn School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Malmesbury School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 49.8 |
| Thomas Keble School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.6 |
| Stroud High School | 8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 76.9 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr William Ruscoe
- Phone
- 01666502378
- Address
- Lowfield Road, Tetbury, GL8 8AE
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 136985
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.