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Buckingham School
London Road, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, MK18 1AT, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.8 / 100
Bottom 15%
Better than 15% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,073
Capacity
1,130
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 85% nationally. However, only 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and just 3% progress to top-third universities, indicating areas for improvement in academic outcomes. Overall, it serves a large student body of 1,073, offering a supportive environment for learners aged 11 to 18.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.6 | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 26% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 18% | Bottom 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 48% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 3% | Below avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.7%
White Other5.3%
Black African3.9%
Asian Other2.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
White Irish0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.99469, -0.98397 · MK18 1AT
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110484
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.buckinghamschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Buckingham School rated by Ofsted?
Buckingham School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is Buckingham School a good school?
Buckingham School scores 14.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 15% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Buckingham School in GCSEs?
Buckingham School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.6. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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