Buckingham School
| Type | Secondary / Community school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | London Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1AT |
| Phone | 01280812206 |
| Reference Number | 110484 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1160 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.38%
Girls: 48.62% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 108 | 96 | 204 |
| 8 | 108 | 100 | 208 |
| 9 | 119 | 90 | 209 |
| 10 | 98 | 87 | 185 |
| 11 | 98 | 113 | 211 |
| 12 | 29 | 40 | 69 |
| 13 | 36 | 38 | 74 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79% |
| White, Other | 5.3% |
| African | 4.1% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-06-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-25 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2020-03-03 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2016-02-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-10-24 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2014-04-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-12-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-11-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-06-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-01-14 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-09-17 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2008-03-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-09 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2007-01-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-11-18 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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George Grenville Academy
Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AP |
0.09 miles |
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Bourton Meadow Academy
Burleigh Piece, Linden Village, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7HX |
0.55 miles |
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Lace Hill Academy
Catchpin Street, Lace Hill, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 7RR |
0.74 miles |
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Buckingham Primary School
Foscott Way, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1TT |
0.78 miles |
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Maids Moreton Church of England School
Avenue Road, Maids Moreton, Maids Moreton, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1QA |
1.14 miles |
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Roundwood Primary School
Church Street, Gawcott, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4HY |
1.47 miles |
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St James and St John CofE Primary School
Main Street, Chackmore, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 5JE |
1.68 miles |
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Padbury Church of England School
Main Road, Padbury, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2AP |
2.28 miles |
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Thornborough Infant School
High Street, Thornborough, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2DF |
2.77 miles |
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Finmere Church of England Primary School
Mere Road, Finmere, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4AR |
3.81 miles |
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Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School
Meadoway, Steeple Claydon, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 2PA |
3.86 miles |
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Akeley Wood Junior School
Wicken Park Road, Wicken, Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire, MK19 6DA |
4.1 miles |
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Great Horwood Church of England School
School End, Great Horwood, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0RG |
4.62 miles |
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Twyford C of E School
Church Street, Twyford, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 4EU |
4.78 miles |
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Beachborough School
Westbury, Brackley, NN13 5LB |
5 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Royal Latin School
Chandos Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AX |
0.12 miles |
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Akeley Wood Senior School
Akeley Wood Senior School, Bycell Road, Akeley, MK18 5AE |
2.58 miles |
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Stowe School
Stowe, Buckingham, MK18 5EH |
2.91 miles |
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Thornton College
Convent of Jesus and Mary, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ |
3.72 miles |