Royal Latin School
Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Pupils are incredibly happy and proud to be part of this high-achieving school. The school has a clearly defined ethos and set of values. These are based around 'LATIN Learning', which stands for 'leadership, aspiration, teamwork, innovation and nurturing'. This is the bedrock of all leaders' and pupils' work. Pupils enjoy their learning. They share leaders' high expectations of themselves. Pupils engage well with the curriculum and as a result achieve well. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils show confidence and maturity. Sixth-form students provide positive role models for younger pupils. There is a clear expectation that sixth formers give back with a wide array of leadership and volunteering opportunities, including house captains, peer listening ambassadors and fitness prefects. Pupils engage well with the extensive range of enriching experiences through extra-curricular clubs. The 'electives programme' teaches pupils skills such as teamwork and reflects the 'Latin virtues' of the school. Examples include the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and first-aid qualifications. Bullying is rare and, when it does occur, is dealt with swiftly by staff. Leaders have ensured that there is an emphasis on building strong relationships across the school community. Recently appointed diversity leaders promote and celebrate different cultures in the school. Pupils feel unconditionally safe at the school.
What the school should improve
- Assessment practice is not consistently of the highest quality. This sometimes limits pupils' ability to access more complex content. Leaders should ensure that all staff check pupils' learning precisely and use the information to tailor teaching.
- Leaders are not clear if the professional development programme is having the intended impact. They have not identified where some pupils are not learning the intended curriculum as well as they might. Leaders should ensure that they know where the quality of education is not as strong as the rest of the school and take action to improve it.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
174 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
217 students
Average A level grade A-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,326 pupils on roll, with places for 1,189
Schools near Royal Latin School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.6 |
| Akeley Wood Senior School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 47.3 |
| Stowe School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 21.6 |
| Thornton College | 4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 62.2 |
| Sir Thomas Fremantle School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 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
- 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.