Princes Risborough School
URN: 137372 • Princes Risborough HP27 0DT
Overview
- Name
- Princes Risborough School
- URN
- 137372
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Special Measures
- Ranking score
- 42.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Peter Rowe (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Merton Road, Princes Risborough HP27 0DT
Summary
Princes Risborough School is a mixed secondary academy located in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, with a current enrolment of 931 students, slightly above its capacity of 930. The school operates under the ethos of "Aspire and Achieve," aiming to foster a supportive learning environment where students can develop academically, socially, morally, and spiritually. The leadership team, including Head of School Vincent Forshaw and Executive Headteacher Simon Baker, prioritises the holistic development of students, encouraging them to become confident and independent learners.
The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships with parents and the wider community. It seeks to involve parents in the educational process and maintain clear communication to enhance student success. Additionally, partnerships with local businesses and community groups are encouraged to provide students with valuable work-related learning experiences.
Princes Risborough School is committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and well-supported throughout their educational journey. The school closely monitors student achievements and well-being, celebrating successes and providing necessary support to help students achieve their future ambitions.
The school places a strong emphasis on building positive relationships with parents and the wider community. It seeks to involve parents in the educational process and maintain clear communication to enhance student success. Additionally, partnerships with local businesses and community groups are encouraged to provide students with valuable work-related learning experiences.
Princes Risborough School is committed to ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and well-supported throughout their educational journey. The school closely monitors student achievements and well-being, celebrating successes and providing necessary support to help students achieve their future ambitions.
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Nearby alternatives
- Princes Risborough School (57.4)
- Princes Risborough (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 930
- Pupils
- 931
- Boys
- 508
- Girls
- 423
- FSM %
- 5.30
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- 2018-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-05-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 931 | 508 | 423 | 930 | 5.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 931 | 508 | 423 | 930 | 5.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 931 | 508 | 423 | 930 | 5.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 931 | 508 | 423 | 930 | 5.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 931 | 508 | 423 | 930 | 5.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 931 | 508 | 423 | 930 | 5.30 |
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