Princes Risborough School
URN: 146377 • Princes Risborough HP27 0DR
Overview
- Name
- Princes Risborough School
- URN
- 146377
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Vincent Forshaw (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01844345496
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Merton Road, Princes Risborough HP27 0DR
Summary
      Princes Risborough School is a mixed secondary academy located in Buckinghamshire, serving approximately 1,100 students with a capacity of 1,030. The school operates under the motto "Aspire and Achieve," aiming to foster a supportive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, morally, and spiritually. The leadership emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning and the development of essential skills such as respect and consideration.
The curriculum is designed to engage students and promote independent learning, ensuring that each child can progress according to their individual starting point. The school is committed to tracking student achievements and well-being, providing support when needed and celebrating successes to help students envision their future ambitions.
Princes Risborough School values strong partnerships with parents, the community, and local businesses. These collaborations enhance educational opportunities and ensure that the school ethos reflects the aspirations and expertise of all stakeholders, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for students.
      The curriculum is designed to engage students and promote independent learning, ensuring that each child can progress according to their individual starting point. The school is committed to tracking student achievements and well-being, providing support when needed and celebrating successes to help students envision their future ambitions.
Princes Risborough School values strong partnerships with parents, the community, and local businesses. These collaborations enhance educational opportunities and ensure that the school ethos reflects the aspirations and expertise of all stakeholders, contributing to a well-rounded educational experience for students.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Future Recruitment Events (calendar)
- Open Events (calendar)
- Sport Fixtures (other)
- Letters Home (other)
- Insignis Activity Week (other)
- Insignis Varsity Games (other)
- Sports Partnership (other)
- Wellbeing (other)
- CoCurricular Fixtures (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Princes Risborough (45.2)
- Princes Risborough School (42.6)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1030
- Pupils
- 1100
- Boys
- 558
- Girls
- 542
- FSM %
- 19.30
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1100 | 558 | 542 | 1030 | 19.30 | 
| 2024-09-11 | 1111 | 570 | 541 | 1030 | 18.20 | 
| 2023-09-11 | 924 | 479 | 445 | 1030 | 14.00 | 
| 2022-09-11 | 924 | 479 | 445 | 1030 | 14.00 | 
| 2021-09-11 | 905 | 470 | 435 | 1030 | 12.10 | 
| 2020-09-11 | 880 | 461 | 419 | 1030 | 9.50 | 
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