Buckingham School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Address | London Road, MK18 1AT |
| School Website | www.buckinghamschool.org |
| Telephone | 1280812206 |
| URN | 110484 |
School Census
| Total | 1176 |
| Girls/Boys | 570/606 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.5%/51.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 6.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 173 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/04/2023 | Good |
| 09/02/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 09/02/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 25 April 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 03 March 2020 | School inspection | View |
| 09 February 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 24 October 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 01 April 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 11 December 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 03 November 2011 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 17 June 2009 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 14 January 2009 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 17 September 2008 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 04 March 2008 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 09 October 2007 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 January 2007 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 18 November 2002 | Full inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 53.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 23.70% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.38 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | 21% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.3 |
| Progress 8 | -0.42 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 59% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 347 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 102 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 386 |
| As first preference | 156 |
| As second preference | 123 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 201 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 40 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.13% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 427 |
| As first preference | 179 |
| As second preference | 140 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 158 |
| second preference offers | 39 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 403 |
| As first preference | 114 |
| As second preference | 156 |
| As third preference | 73 |
| Total Offers Made | 202 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 112 |
| second preference offers | 72 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
| first preference v offers | 1.03% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 397 |
| As first preference | 148 |
| As second preference | 142 |
| As third preference | 56 |
| Total Offers Made | 199 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 44 |
| third preference offers | 9 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 380 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 129 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 219 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 142 |
| second preference offers | 54 |
| third preference offers | 16 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 111 |
| As third preference | 75 |
| Total Offers Made | 204 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 117 |
| second preference offers | 55 |
| third preference offers | 18 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 293 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 99 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 184 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 46 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 285 |
| As first preference | 113 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 46 |
| Total Offers Made | 185 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 113 |
| second preference offers | 47 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 274 |
| As first preference | 124 |
| As second preference | 75 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 186 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 124 |
| second preference offers | 34 |
| third preference offers | 7 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 280 |
| As first preference | 122 |
| As second preference | 104 |
| As third preference | 36 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 122 |
| second preference offers | 41 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 49% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 42% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 5% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 30% |
| no | 70% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 47% |
| dont know | 2% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 16% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 13% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 58% |
| no | 42% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 79% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 4.1% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.4% |
| african ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Royal Latin School
(0.12 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 11-18, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chandos Road, , MK18 1AX
George Grenville Academy
(0.15 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chandos Road, , MK18 1AP
Bourton Meadow Academy
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Burleigh Piece, , MK18 7HX