What did Ofsted judge Sir William Romney's School's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged Sir William Romney's School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2016 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Sir William Romney's School?

Sir William Romney's School has 495 pupils on roll.

What ages does Sir William Romney's School take?

Sir William Romney's School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Sir William Romney's School located?

Sir William Romney's School is located in Tetbury, GL8 8AE, Gloucestershire.

How do I apply to Sir William Romney's School?

Sir William Romney's School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Sir William Romney's School?

Distance did not decide places at Sir William Romney's School for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How are Year 7 places decided at Sir William Romney's School?

When Sir William Romney's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children — The highest priority for admission will be given to 'Looked After Children' (1) or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (residency order) (3) or special guardianship order (4) including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area with sibling — Children living in the priority catchment area served by the school who have a sibling attending the school and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted; 3. Exceptional medical condition — Children for whom only one particular school is appropriate due to an exceptional medical condition. Applications under this criterion will only be considered if they are supported by a written statement from the child's doctor. This must demonstrate that there is a very specific connection between the medical need and the facilities or resources of the School, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 105 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Measured from the ordnance survey point of a child's home and the ordnance survey point of the school, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority.

What is the largest ethnic background at Sir William Romney's School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.3% of pupils at Sir William Romney's School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Sir William Romney's School: Ofsted, Results & Catchment

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Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places were offered at Sir William Romney's School, year by year →

How places are decided at Sir William Romney's School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously looked after children — The highest priority for admission will be given to 'Looked After Children' (1) or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (residency order) (3) or special guardianship order (4) including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment area with sibling — Children living in the priority catchment area served by the school who have a sibling attending the school and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted.
3Exceptional medical condition — Children for whom only one particular school is appropriate due to an exceptional medical condition. Applications under this criterion will only be considered if they are supported by a written statement from the child's doctor. This must demonstrate that there is a very specific connection between the medical need and the facilities or resources of the School.
4Catchment area distance — Children living in the priority catchment area served by the school with the strongest geographical claim, measured from the ordnance survey point of a child's home and the ordnance survey point of the school, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority.
5Outside catchment with sibling — Children living outside the priority catchment area served by the school who will have siblings attending the school when the younger child is admitted.
6Staff children — Children of members of staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
7Outside catchment distance — Children living outside the priority catchment area served by the school with the strongest geographical claim, measured from the ordnance survey point of a child's home and the ordnance survey point of the school, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority.

If two applications tie: Measured from the ordnance survey point of a child's home and the ordnance survey point of the school, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority.

The school is required to admit a child with an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP) that names the school, even if the school is full. A waiting list will be held for at least the first two school terms. Vulnerable children within In-Year Fair Access Protocols will take precedent over children on the waiting list.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Sir William Romney's School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sir William Romney's School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Sir William Romney's School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2016 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sir William Romney's School?: Sir William Romney's School has 495 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sir William Romney's School take?: Sir William Romney's School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Sir William Romney's School located?: Sir William Romney's School is located in Tetbury, GL8 8AE, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Sir William Romney's School?: Sir William Romney's School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Sir William Romney's School?: Distance did not decide places at Sir William Romney's School for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Year 7 places decided at Sir William Romney's School?: When Sir William Romney's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children — The highest priority for admission will be given to 'Looked After Children' (1) or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (residency order) (3) or special guardianship order (4) including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area with sibling — Children living in the priority catchment area served by the school who have a sibling attending the school and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted; 3. Exceptional medical condition — Children for whom only one particular school is appropriate due to an exceptional medical condition. Applications under this criterion will only be considered if they are supported by a written statement from the child's doctor. This must demonstrate that there is a very specific connection between the medical need and the facilities or resources of the School, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 105 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Measured from the ordnance survey point of a child's home and the ordnance survey point of the school, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sir William Romney's School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.3% of pupils at Sir William Romney's School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

Distance did not decide places here

Every applicant who applied on time was offered a place for 2026-27 (Year 7), so there was no cut-off distance. This changes from year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

How places were offered at Sir William Romney's School, year by year →

How places are decided at Sir William Romney's School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously looked after children — The highest priority for admission will be given to 'Looked After Children' (1) or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (residency order) (3) or special guardianship order (4) including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted.
2Catchment area with sibling — Children living in the priority catchment area served by the school who have a sibling attending the school and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted.
3Exceptional medical condition — Children for whom only one particular school is appropriate due to an exceptional medical condition. Applications under this criterion will only be considered if they are supported by a written statement from the child's doctor. This must demonstrate that there is a very specific connection between the medical need and the facilities or resources of the School.
4Catchment area distance — Children living in the priority catchment area served by the school with the strongest geographical claim, measured from the ordnance survey point of a child's home and the ordnance survey point of the school, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority.
5Outside catchment with sibling — Children living outside the priority catchment area served by the school who will have siblings attending the school when the younger child is admitted.
6Staff children — Children of members of staff who have been employed at the school for two or more years at the time at which the application for admission to the school is made or the member of staff is recruited to fill a vacant post at the school for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
7Outside catchment distance — Children living outside the priority catchment area served by the school with the strongest geographical claim, measured from the ordnance survey point of a child's home and the ordnance survey point of the school, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority.

If two applications tie: Measured from the ordnance survey point of a child's home and the ordnance survey point of the school, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority.

Sir William Romney's School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Sir William Romney's School's ungraded inspection to be?: Ofsted judged Sir William Romney's School's ungraded inspection as Standards maintained at its inspection in February 2016 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Sir William Romney's School?: Sir William Romney's School has 495 pupils on roll.
What ages does Sir William Romney's School take?: Sir William Romney's School admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Sir William Romney's School located?: Sir William Romney's School is located in Tetbury, GL8 8AE, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Sir William Romney's School?: Sir William Romney's School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Sir William Romney's School?: Distance did not decide places at Sir William Romney's School for 2026-27 (Year 7): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.
How are Year 7 places decided at Sir William Romney's School?: When Sir William Romney's School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously looked after children — The highest priority for admission will be given to 'Looked After Children' (1) or children who were previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (residency order) (3) or special guardianship order (4) including those who appear to the admission authority to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted; 2. Catchment area with sibling — Children living in the priority catchment area served by the school who have a sibling attending the school and who will continue to do so when the younger child is admitted; 3. Exceptional medical condition — Children for whom only one particular school is appropriate due to an exceptional medical condition. Applications under this criterion will only be considered if they are supported by a written statement from the child's doctor. This must demonstrate that there is a very specific connection between the medical need and the facilities or resources of the School, and 4 further criteria. The school offers 105 places at this entry point. Tie-break: Measured from the ordnance survey point of a child's home and the ordnance survey point of the school, with those living closer to the school receiving higher priority.
What is the largest ethnic background at Sir William Romney's School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 89.3% of pupils at Sir William Romney's School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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