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Royal Latin School

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Royal Latin School

Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AX

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Pupils
1,322
Ages
11-18
FSM
4.7%
Attainment 8
73.3
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
Own / consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Buckinghamshire tests children by default - registration is opt-out rather than opt-in. The test is sat in September of Year 6.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
73.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
67.5%
Basics 9-5
94.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
55.7%
EBacc APS
6.65
EBacc 9-5
48.3%
EBacc 9-4
53.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
45.65
A*-A Grades
59.3%
A*-B Grades
83.3%
AAB+ %
52.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 218 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Royal Latin School

Royal Latin School is a secondary school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.3. The school has around 1,322 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AX | More schools in Buckinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Royal Latin School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. May 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: Royal Latin School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Royal Latin School

What is Royal Latin School's Ofsted rating?
Royal Latin School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Royal Latin School's latest exam results?
Royal Latin School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Royal Latin School located?
Royal Latin School is a secondary school in Buckingham, Buckinghamshire (MK18 1AX).
How many pupils attend Royal Latin School?
Royal Latin School has around 1,322 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Royal Latin School with other schools?
View Royal Latin School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Buckinghamshire.