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Princes Risborough School

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personMr Simon Baker

corporate_fareINSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST

location_onPrinces Risborough, HP27 0DR

language Visit Website phone 1844345496

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,019

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Attainment 8

40.3

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GCSE Rank

#27 in Buckinghamshire

#2,500 of 3,216 nationally

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Princes Risborough School is a Academy converter secondary school in Princes Risborough, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Princes Risborough School is an academy converter in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,100 pupils on roll, of whom 20% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3, placing the school #27 in Buckinghamshire and #2,500 of 3,216 nationally. 28.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 11.5% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 18 A-level subjects. 31.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 10.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.32 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. There is 1 teaching vacancy.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 10.9 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

40.3

Grade 5+ E&M

28.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)11.5%

Entering EBacc9.00%

EBacc APS3.26

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc9.00%

EBacc APS3.24

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.57

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.87

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc14%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.31

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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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

92%

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

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

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

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

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

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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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

-0.32

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*0.5%

Achieving A*–A10.2%

Achieving A*–B31.6%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate94.2%

A-level subjects offered18

2024

A-Level Value Added

0.0

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate90.90%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate97.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

01 November 2022

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-11-01

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-05-16

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

2015-03-12

None EIF

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

11.8%per term

warning Above Average

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.5%(72 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,100 pupils. During this period, there were 130 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 11.8%, which is above 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)	1,100	130	11.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,115	111	10.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,104	120	10.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,111	91	8.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,118	74	6.6%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,028	60	5.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,019	32	3.1%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,009	52	5.2%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	928	48	5.2%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	924	79	8.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	923	60	6.5%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	899	38	4.2%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	905	11	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	893	73	8.2%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	880	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	880	35	4.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	891	38	4.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	886	44	5.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	894	86	9.6%	3.8%	3
2018/19 (Autumn term)	888	62	7.0%	3.8%	1

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.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 51 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 37 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 29 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 25 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 10 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

Visual Impairment 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.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

89.0%Positive

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

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree47%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree32%

agree45%

disagree16%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

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

strongly agree35%

agree21%

disagree8%

strongly disagree7%

don't know3%

not applicable26%

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

yes28%

no72%

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

strongly agree27%

agree20%

disagree29%

strongly disagree18%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree46%

agree37%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know7%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree40%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree43%

disagree7%

strongly disagree5%

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

strongly agree48%

agree42%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree56%

agree37%

disagree3%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree37%

disagree12%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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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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