Sir William Ramsay School
Academy converter secondary school in High Wycombe (Buckinghamshire).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
It is an absolute privilege to welcome you to our School and to be a part of our success story. At Sir William Ramsay School we Empower Everyone to Achieve , this means we have a shared commitment to enable the academic success and personal development of all members of our school community.
We are developing a culture that is routed in our values of being Respectful, Ambitious, Reliable and Resilient. These are the expected characteristics of an SWR student and form the foundations for future success.
We aim to provide an educational experience that enables our students to develop into flourishing young adults that excel in a wide variety of occupations and positively contribute to society. We celebrate diversity, talent and creativity. We are committed to developing strong minded, independent individuals that are proud to be part of the SWR family.
Our School is a safe space that prioritises wellbeing and character development. We strive to make our students learning experience unique, memorable and fun.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
8 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Gymnastics
- Lego
- Photography
- Swimming
- Sparx Maths
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 150611
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Constituency
- Chesham and Amersham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Stuart Carter | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2030 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Brian John Ahearn | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Nicola Pearce | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Laura Air | Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free SchoolGovernance professional | since 2025 | |
| Mr Derrick Chan | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Margaret Baptiste | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Beverley Jewell | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Will Rodbourne | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Stuart Carter | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2030 |
| Mr Neil Stocking | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Laura Leach Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record