Royal Latin School

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AXOpen in maps

Royal Latin School is a secondary school in Buckingham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 1st of 2 secondary schools in Buckingham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 November 2022, report published 26 February 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

174 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score73.5

73.5, 27.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths94.8%

94.8%, 49.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths98.9%

98.9%, 34.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc55.7%

55.7%, 15.2 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score6.67

6.67, 2.58 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

217 students

Average point score per A level entry45.65

45.65, 10.65 above the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade A-, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,326 pupils on roll, with places for 1,189

Eligible for free school meals4.4%

4.4%, 22.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language18.6%

18.6%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support1.7%

1.7%, 13.1 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.8%

0.8%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Royal Latin School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Buckingham School0.1 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 38.6
Akeley Wood Senior School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 47.3
Stowe School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 21.6
Thornton College4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 62.2
Sir Thomas Fremantle School5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 40.4

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE ROYAL LATIN SCHOOL
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Yes
Headteacher
Mr Ian Chislett
Phone
01280813065
Website
royallatin.org
Address
Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AX
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
URN
137344

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.