Ralph's academic ability was exceptional at Winchester. His classical sixth form master, Frank Carter, believed he could have been as good a classical scholar as he was a mathematical scholar.
Ralph's academic kakayahan ay katangi-tangi sa Winchester. Klasiko kanyang ikaanim form master, Frank Carter, siya ay sumampalataya ay bilang isang mabuting klasiko iskolar bilang siya ay isang matematiko nag-aaral.