Buckingham School

URN: 110484 • Buckingham MK18 1AT

Overview

Name
Buckingham School
URN
110484
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrew McGinnes (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01280812206
Website
Visit
Address
London Road, Buckingham MK18 1AT

Summary

The Buckingham School is a mixed community secondary school located in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, with an enrolment of approximately 1,073 students and a capacity of 1,130. The school has received a "Good" rating from Ofsted, reflecting significant improvements in teaching, learning, and examination results. The leadership team is committed to fostering a supportive environment that promotes positive behaviour and a strong work ethic among students.

The school's vision, "Success for All," aims to provide every student with life-changing educational opportunities. The curriculum is designed to be broad and balanced, offering a variety of learning and enrichment experiences. The school places a strong emphasis on developing key virtues such as ambition, resilience, and integrity, which are integral to the students' overall development.

The Buckingham School also prioritises student welfare, offering robust support systems for anti-bullying, safeguarding, and special educational needs. Parents can access a range of resources and policies through the school's website, ensuring transparency and engagement with the school community.

Key details

LA
Buckinghamshire
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
1130
Pupils
1073
Boys
561
Girls
512
FSM %
21.30
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-04-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Buckinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1073 561 512 1130 21.30
2024-09-11 1160 596 564 1130 18.50
2023-09-11 1120 587 533 1130 13.70
2022-09-11 1120 587 533 1130 13.70
2021-09-11 1092 554 538 1130 12.60
2020-09-11 1045 502 543 1130 8.60

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