The Mandeville School is a secondary school in Aylesbury, 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.
The Mandeville School currently has around 1001 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.7% boys and 50.3% girls. Around 27.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 14.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 42.2%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.1%. pakistani pupils make up about 20.7%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ellen Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8ES |
| Website: | www.mandeville.bucks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01296745400 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sara Durose |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148851 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1001 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1001 |
| Number of Boys: | 497 |
| Number of Girls: | 504 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 14.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 42.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 43.10% | 431 |
| Pakistani | 20.70% | 207 |
| Other White | 7.10% | 71 |
| African | 7.00% | 70 |
| Other Asian | 5.60% | 56 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 33 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 28 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 27 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.80% | 18 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 16 |
| White and Black African | 1.20% | 12 |
| Caribbean | 1.00% | 10 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 10 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.70% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Green Nursery School Beech Green , Southcourt HP21 8JG | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | - not rated | 526 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashmead Combined School Cole Road , HP21 8SU | 3out of 4 | 526 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southcourt Infant School Ceely Road , HP21 8JA | - not rated | 927 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Willowmead Infant School and Nursery Lavric Road , Walton Court HP21 8PF | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Harding Infant School Hazlehurst Drive , HP21 9TJ | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mandeville School Ellen Road , HP21 8ES | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 3out of 4 | 1,671 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 1,817 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire College Group Oxford Road , HP21 8PD | - not rated | 1,896 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ayl01 Bridge Year 11 Walton Court Community Centre, Hannon Road , HP21 8TJ | - not rated | 630 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 737 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Booker Park Community School Stoke Leys Close , HP21 9ET | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kynaston School Stoke Leys Close , Kynaston Avenue HP21 9ET | - not rated | 774 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.