The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
73.5
29.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
95%
53.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
56%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.33
Band 2Source: 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
98%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
98%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 178 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 90 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,322
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- THE ROYAL LATIN SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Ian Chislett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBuckingham School
Secondary · Very close
George Grenville Academy
Primary · Very close
Bourton Meadow Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Lace Hill Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Buckingham Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Maids Moreton Church of England School
Primary · 2.0km away
Roundwood Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Royal Latin School a selective school?
Yes. Royal Latin School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Royal Latin School's Ofsted rating?
Royal Latin School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Royal Latin School?
Royal Latin School currently has 1,322 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royal Latin School take?
Royal Latin School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Royal Latin School?
Royal Latin School is in Buckingham, MK18 1AX, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royal Latin School have a sixth form?
Yes, Royal Latin School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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