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Royal Latin School

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Royal Latin School

Chandos Road, Buckingham, MK18 1AX

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

73.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

73.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2373.846.4
2023/2473.146.4
2024/2573.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.610.00
2023/24+0.590.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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

National avgSelective avg

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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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Buckingham School
0.2 km away · Community school
Good
Akeley Wood Senior School
4.26 km away · Other independent school
Stowe School
4.72 km away · Other independent school
Thornton College
6.18 km away · Other independent school
Sir Thomas Fremantle School
8.23 km away · Free schools
Good

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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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