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The Mandeville School
Ellen Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8ES, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.4 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,001
Capacity
1,001
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: InadequatePersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 38.9 | Bottom 16% 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 18% 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 16% 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%. | 13% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 7% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 53% | 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%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 60 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (68 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of subjects
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
My child feels safe
72%
School has high expectations
72%
My child makes good progress
69%
My child is happy
66%
I'd recommend this school
62%
Behaviour is good
59%
Progress is communicated
59%
School supports development
53%
School keeps me informed
47%
School responds to concerns
47%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.1%
Asian Pakistani20.7%
White Other7.1%
Black African7.0%
Asian Other5.6%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.7%
Other1.8%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Black Other1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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51.79913, -0.81429 · HP21 8ES
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN148851
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.mandeville.bucks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Mandeville School rated by Ofsted?
The Mandeville School was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is The Mandeville School a good school?
The Mandeville School scores 3.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Mandeville School?
Based on 68 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Mandeville School receives a satisfaction score of 62% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Mandeville School in GCSEs?
The Mandeville School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.9. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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