Ranelagh School is a mainstream secondary school in Bracknell, Bracknell Forest, for children and young people aged 11 to 18. In January 2026, 46 of its 1,138 pupils (4%) were getting SEN support and 35 (3.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–18
- 1,138 pupils
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Bracknell Forest.
4% get SEN support
46 of 1,138 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
3.1% have an EHC plan
35 of 1,138 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Autism30
- Social, emotional and mental health18
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia17
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,138 (places for 1,010)
- Headteacher
- Mr Timothy Griffith
- Part of
- Oxford Diocesan Schools Trust
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 5.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Bracknell Forest
- School reference (URN)
- 137267
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Bracknell Forest council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Graded by area, November 2024
Inspected in November 2024. Inspections from September 2024 to November 2025 graded each area but gave no overall grade.
- Quality of educationOutstanding
- Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
- Personal developmentOutstanding
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Sixth formOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Contact and getting there
Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, RG12 9DA
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Garth Hill College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Sandy Lane Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.8 miles
- Kennel Lane School Special school · Ages 3–19 · Ofsted: Good 1.2 miles
- Cressex Lodge School Independent · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Outstanding 2.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Bracknell Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.4%, EHC plans 3.3% 0.3 miles
- The Brakenhale School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 14.8%, EHC plans 3.2% 0.4 miles
- Fox Hill Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 24.8%, EHC plans 5.6% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Bracknell Forest SEND schools in Bracknell Forest
Questions about Ranelagh School
How many pupils at Ranelagh School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 46 of the 1,138 pupils (4%) were getting SEN support and 35 (3.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Ranelagh School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are autism (30 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (18 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (17 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Ranelagh School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Ranelagh School?
Through Bracknell Forest council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Ranelagh School?
You can ask for Ranelagh School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Ranelagh School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Garth Hill College, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is Ranelagh School?
Ranelagh Drive, Bracknell, RG12 9DA, in Bracknell Forest.
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