Schools in Buckingham
18 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Royal Latin School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (13)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finmere Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 3–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| George Grenville Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Lace Hill Academy Academy sponsor led | Good (2024) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| North Marston Church of England School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Padbury Church of England School Academy converter | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Roundwood Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2021 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St James and St John CofE Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Steeple Claydon School and Pre-School Community school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Thornborough Infant School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 3–7 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Twyford C of E School Voluntary controlled school | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Bourton Meadow Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Buckingham Primary School Community school | No overall grade (2025) | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Winslow Church of England School Voluntary controlled school | No overall grade (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Down School Community special school | Outstanding — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–19 | — |
| Stowe School Other independent school | No Ofsted rating | 12–19 | — |
| University of Buckingham Higher education institutions | No Ofsted rating | — | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.