How many pupils does Princes Risborough School have?

Princes Risborough School has 1,100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Princes Risborough School's Ofsted rating?

Princes Risborough School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022).

How does Princes Risborough School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Princes Risborough School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 in 2025/26.

Is Princes Risborough School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Princes Risborough School is part of INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Princes Risborough School?

Princes Risborough School is located at Merton Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0DR.

Princes Risborough School

Merton Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0DR

Good

Inspected 1 November 2022

Good

Ofsted

43.8

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,100

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Princes Risborough School

Princes Risborough School is an academy converter in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,100 pupils on roll. It is part of INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 (2025/26). 17.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.7% 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: 1,100 / 1,030 (107%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 1 November 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

17.6%

Free school meals

12.7%

EAL

5.5%

SEN support

11%

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)

43.8

Attainment 8

167 pupils

43.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

67.1%

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)

A-level average grade

43 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

55%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

88%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

12.4%

Overall absence

32.4%

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.

69.87

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

18.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

29.47

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.6 vs 2023/24

£49,545

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£4,126 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

1.4% rate

↑ +1 vs 2023/24

10.58

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.2 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.

£7,016

Spend per pupil

£8,022

Income per pupil

61%

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: Merton Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0DR
Phone: 01844345496
Head Teacher: Vincent Forshaw
Website: www.princesrisborough.bucks.sch.uk

Academy Trust

INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Princes Risborough School?: Princes Risborough School is an academy converter in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Princes Risborough School have?: Princes Risborough School has 1,100 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Princes Risborough School's Ofsted rating?: Princes Risborough School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (1 November 2022).
How does Princes Risborough School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Princes Risborough School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.8 in 2025/26.
Is Princes Risborough School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Princes Risborough School is part of INSIGNIS ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Princes Risborough School?: Princes Risborough School is located at Merton Road, Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, HP27 0DR.

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