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The Mandeville School

Ellen Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8ES

Not rated

Inspected 19 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade
Ofsted
38.7
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,001
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About The Mandeville School

The Mandeville School is an academy converter in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,001 pupils on roll. It is part of INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 (2025/26). 34.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 34.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Buckinghamshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,001 / 1,001 (100%)
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
19 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

34.1%
Free school meals
34.9%
EAL
3.3%
SEN support
18.4%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

38.7
Attainment 8
199 pupils
28.6%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
51.8%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

53%
To higher education
2%
To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

88%
Sustained destination
81%
Stayed in education
4%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.0%
Overall absence
33.8%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

59.14
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24
21.2
Pupils per teacher
↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24
17.09
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -3.2 vs 2023/24
£48,606
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 15% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,117 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
8.6
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,231
Spend per pupil
£7,829
Income per pupil
55%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Ellen Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8ES
Phone
01296745400
Head Teacher
Sara Durose

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Mandeville School?
The Mandeville School is an academy converter in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does The Mandeville School have?
The Mandeville School has 1,001 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Mandeville School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at The Mandeville School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38.7 in 2025/26.
Is The Mandeville School part of an academy trust?
Yes — The Mandeville School is part of INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Mandeville School?
The Mandeville School is located at Ellen Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8ES.

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