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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- Royal Latin School (70.2)
- Royal Latin School (64.8)
- Winslow County Secondary School (37.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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