The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
13.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.32
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 165 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 106 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,100
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Vincent Forshaw
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Merton Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0DR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Princes Risborough School's Ofsted rating?
Princes Risborough School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Princes Risborough School?
Princes Risborough School currently has 1,100 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Princes Risborough School take?
Princes Risborough School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Princes Risborough School?
Princes Risborough School is in Princes Risborough, HP27 0DR, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Princes Risborough School have a sixth form?
Yes, Princes Risborough School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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