Royal Latin School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chandos Road Buckingham Buckinghamshire MK18 1AX |
| Phone | 01280813065 |
| Reference Number | 137344 |
Royal Latin School has been graded as good overall and has shown notable strengths in several areas, including outstanding behavior and attitudes among pupils, as well as sixth-form provision. This is the first routine inspection since the school became an academy in 2011, following an extended gap due to the school's previous exemption from routine inspections. The positive atmosphere and the commitment of staff towards personal development and extracurricular activities contribute significantly to the school’s success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1322 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.06%
Girls: 48.94% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 84 | 92 | 176 |
| 8 | 95 | 80 | 175 |
| 9 | 93 | 82 | 175 |
| 10 | 94 | 79 | 173 |
| 11 | 94 | 80 | 174 |
| 12 | 111 | 120 | 231 |
| 13 | 104 | 114 | 218 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 47.3% |
| Indian | 19% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| Asian, Other | 5.2% |
| African | 5.1% |
| Chinese | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Royal Latin School | |
| 06 May 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Sep 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 24 May 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
| 15 Jan 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are happy and proud to attend the school.
- Leaders have high expectations and provide ambitious support for all pupils.
- Innovative curriculum designed to extend beyond the national curriculum.
- Strong emphasis on personal development and a well-structured PSHE curriculum.
- Exceptional careers advice provision, bolstered by a supportive alumni network.
- Pupils engage positively in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.
- Exemplary behavior and relations foster a conducive learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices are not consistently high-quality across all areas.
- Leaders need clearer data on the impact of the professional development programme.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 73.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 94.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 98.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 45.68 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 45.42 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | A- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | A- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 52.1% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 94 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 65 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 252 | 6 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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0.15 miles |
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0.66 miles |
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1.25 miles |
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1.35 miles |
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3.71 miles |
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0.12 miles |
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