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Princes Risborough School
Merton Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0DR, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.0 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,100
Capacity
1,030
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted as of November 2022, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE attainment scores placing it in the top 78% nationally. While 52% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and maths, the percentage reaching grade 5 or higher is lower at 29%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing strong academic outcomes. Additionally, 55% of students progress to university, although only 6% enter top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 1 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 40.3 | Bottom 22% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 29% | Bottom 15% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 55% | 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%. | 6% | Below avg |
Based on 67 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.9%
White Other7.5%
Asian Pakistani6.6%
Asian Other2.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Other1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Black African0.9%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
White Irish0.4%
traveller_irish0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.71959, -0.82861 · HP27 0DR
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN146377
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Princes Risborough School rated by Ofsted?
Princes Risborough School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 November 2022.
Is Princes Risborough School a good school?
Princes Risborough School scores 26.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Princes Risborough School in GCSEs?
Princes Risborough School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.3. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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