The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.6
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
9.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 214 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,073
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 21.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew McGinnes (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
March 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2009 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
September 2008 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
London Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGeorge Grenville Academy
Primary · Very close
Royal Latin School
Secondary · Very close
Bourton Meadow Academy
Primary · 889m away
Lace Hill Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Buckingham Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Maids Moreton Church of England School
Primary · 1.8km away
Roundwood Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
St James and St John CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Buckingham School a selective school?
No. Buckingham School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Buckingham School's Ofsted rating?
Buckingham School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Buckingham School?
Buckingham School currently has 1,073 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Buckingham School take?
Buckingham School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Buckingham School?
Buckingham School is in Buckingham, MK18 1AT, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Buckingham School have a sixth form?
Yes, Buckingham School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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