Princes Risborough School is a secondary school in Princes Risborough, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Princes Risborough School currently has around 931 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 54.6% boys and 45.4% girls. Around 5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Merton Road, Princes Risborough, HP27 0DT |
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| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Peter Rowe |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137372 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 930 |
| Number of Pupils: | 931 |
| Number of Boys: | 508 |
| Number of Girls: | 423 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berryfield Infant School Berryfield Road , HP27 0HE | - not rated | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Icknield Junior School Wellington Avenue , HP27 9HY | - not rated | 1,124 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes Risborough Primary School Wellington Avenue , HP27 9HY | 3out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes Risborough Primary School Wellington Avenue , HP27 9HY | - not rated | 1,189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monks Risborough CofE Primary School Peters Lane , HP27 9LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,623 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princes Risborough School Merton Road , HP27 0DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes Risborough Merton Road , HP27 0DT | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Princes Risborough School Merton Road , HP27 0DR | 3out of 4 | 1 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Teresa's School Aylesbury Road , HP27 0JW | - not rated | 815 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Red Kite School Aylesbury Road , HP27 0JW | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.