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Buckingham School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Andrew McGinnes

location_onBuckingham, MK18 1AT

language Visit Website phone 1280812206

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,176

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Attainment 8

38.6

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GCSE Rank

#32 in Buckinghamshire

#2,726 of 3,216 nationally

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Buckingham School is a Community school secondary school in Buckingham, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Buckingham School is a community school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. The school has approximately 1,073 pupils on roll, of whom 22% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.6, placing the school #32 in Buckinghamshire and #2,726 of 3,216 nationally. 32.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 10.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 16 A-level subjects. 35.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 10.7% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.2 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.8× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 9.6 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

38.6

Grade 5+ E&M

32.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)10.4%

Entering EBacc26.10%

EBacc APS3.36

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23.70%

EBacc APS3.38

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.43

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc21%

EBacc APS3.30

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS4

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc26%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc56%

EBacc APS3.97

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13%

EBacc APS3.52

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.9%

Achieving A*–A10.7%

Achieving A*–B35.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate100.0%

A-level subjects offered16

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.4

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate92.60%

2023

Avg Grade

D+

Students

Retention rate100.00%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate100.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

25 April 2023

Inspection Report

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03 March 2020

Inspection Report

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09 February 2016

Inspection Report

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24 October 2014

Inspection Report

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01 April 2014

Inspection Report

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11 December 2013

Inspection Report

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03 November 2011

Inspection Report

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17 June 2009

Inspection Report

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14 January 2009

Inspection Report

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17 September 2008

Inspection Report

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04 March 2008

Inspection Report

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09 October 2007

Inspection Report

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10 January 2007

Inspection Report

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18 November 2002

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-04-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2016-02-09

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2013-12-11

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(37 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,073 pupils. During this period, there were 72 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,073	72	6.7%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,076	134	12.5%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,157	101	8.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,160	75	6.5%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,159	164	14.2%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,162	112	9.6%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,176	61	5.2%	6.4%	6
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,165	103	8.8%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,126	52	4.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,120	84	7.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,122	64	5.7%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,085	34	3.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,092	25	2.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,090	74	6.8%	3.9%	2
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,045	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,045	90	8.6%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,060	73	6.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,005	31	3.1%	3.1%	2
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,013	46	4.5%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,009	31	3.1%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	957	23	2.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	958	14	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	973	11	1.1%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	965	17	1.8%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	967	16	1.7%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	970	21	2.2%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 91 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 56 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 53 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 37 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Physical Disability 5 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

63.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

60.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree9%

agree36%

disagree29%

strongly disagree21%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree12%

agree26%

disagree42%

strongly disagree15%

don't know5%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree23%

agree24%

disagree20%

strongly disagree16%

don't know3%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes30%

no70%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree7%

agree21%

disagree23%

strongly disagree47%

dont know2%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree21%

agree37%

disagree22%

strongly disagree13%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree21%

agree39%

disagree22%

strongly disagree14%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree15%

agree49%

disagree24%

strongly disagree10%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree29%

agree62%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree62%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree16%

agree34%

disagree25%

strongly disagree12%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes58%

no42%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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