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The Misbourne School
Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
65.2 / 100
Top 35%
Better than 65% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,126
Capacity
1,096
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.8, which places it in the top 26% nationally. A strong 76% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 73% progress to university, with a quarter attending top-third institutions. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 16%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 50.8 | Top 26% 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%. | 76% | Top 23% 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%. | 53% | Top 30% 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%. | 16% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 29% 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%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 27% | Above avg |
Based on 85 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.4%
White Other4.7%
Asian Pakistani4.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Asian Other1.3%
Black African0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.69864, -0.70466 · HP16 0BN
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN145322
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.themisbourne.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Misbourne School rated by Ofsted?
The Misbourne School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2013.
Is The Misbourne School a good school?
The Misbourne School scores 65.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 35% 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 The Misbourne School in GCSEs?
The Misbourne School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.8. 76% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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