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Royal Latin School
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- Buckingham MK18 1AX
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils achieve well academically with high expectations.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is exemplary with a positive and happy atmosphere.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are experts in their subjects.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have worked hard to improve the quality of teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Impact of the training program is not consistently checked.
Opportunities for Involvement: Strong emphasis on building relationships across the school community.
Communication: Efficient communication about student progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Pupils are proud and happy to be part of this school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is rare and dealt with swiftly.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should ensure all staff check pupils鈥� learning precisely.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong emphasis on safety.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pastoral care is strong with an inclusive ethos supporting well-being.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of extra-curricular clubs such as Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Electives programme teaches skills like teamwork.
Career Counselling Services: Exceptional careers advice to help pupils make informed decisions.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth-form students provide positive role models.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong leadership ensures pupils with SEND flourish.
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Royal Latin School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 1312 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 98% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
99.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We are proud of our rich history, happy with our present achievements, and eager for the future.
The Royal Latin is a public, coed grammar school that changed its name to an academy in 2011.
Our primary goal is to develop the abilities and traits required to enable all students to be happy and realise their academic and personal potential. It has always been a school where individual pupils are supported.
To help them achieve this goal, we provide a wide range of possibilities for our pupils, both within and outside the classroom.
High academic standards are upheld at the Royal Latin School.
Our company's motto is "High Expectations For All," and we are thrilled to see how far beyond expectations our students are able to grow each year.
The 600 Campaign is an ambitious three-phase strategy to expand the school's facilities in order to provide our students with the tools they need to make our seventh century even more successful than ever when we commemorate our 600th anniversary in 2023.
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We are proud of our rich history, happy with our present achievements, and eager for the future.
The Royal Latin is a public, coed grammar school that changed its name to an academy in 2011.
Our primary goal is to develop the abilities and traits required to enable all students to be happy and realise their academic and personal potential. It has always been a school where individual pupils are supported.
To help them achieve this goal, we provide a wide range of possibilities for our pupils, both within and outside the classroom.
High academic standards are upheld at the Royal Latin School.
Our company's motto is "High Expectations For All," and we are thrilled to see how far beyond expectations our students are able to grow each year.
The 600 Campaign is an ambitious three-phase strategy to expand the school's facilities in order to provide our students with the tools they need to make our seventh century even more successful than ever when we commemorate our 600th anniversary in 2023.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.2 | 15.1 | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 98% | 48% | 97% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 41.00% | - | 36.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.61 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 49.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 68% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 66% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.82 | 3.29 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 171 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.79 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 78.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 50.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 74% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 64% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 70% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.39 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 174 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.18% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 74.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% 1 | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 52.44% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 65% 1 | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 70% 7 | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.05 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.76% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 70.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 1 | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 54.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 64% 11 | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 77% 2 | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.72 | 3.53 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 99% | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 11.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.43 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 71.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 96% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 53.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 81% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 75% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 75% | 26.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 176 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 6% | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.85 | 31.31 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.56 | 30.88 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 41.00% | 17.45% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 203 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 58.06% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 22.18% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.88% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 47.34 | 35.78 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.1 | 35.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 58.2% | 23.18% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 217 | 141 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 58.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 22.03% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.64% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.23 | 30.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.66 1 | 30.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 36.5% | 15.99% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 208 | 133 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 62.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 22% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 7.03% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.91 2 | 32.69 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 43.19 3 | 32.71 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 34.4% | 17.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 28 | 16.36% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 13.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.93% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.24 | 29.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.62 | 30.55 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.8% | 17.04% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 14 | 23.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.41% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 7% | 22.83% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 2.69% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Royal Latin School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1