Royal Latin School
School summary
A large mixed grammar in the town of Buckingham, the Royal Latin School draws 1,322 pupils onto a roll that comfortably exceeds its stated capacity of 1,189 - a sign of how sought-after places here have become. Entry at 11 is through the Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools consortium, and the school's Ofsted profile is notably strong, with Good overall ratings sitting alongside Outstanding marks for behaviour, personal development and the sixth form. With just 4.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals and a relatively low SEN support figure, the intake reflects a fairly settled local picture, though around one in six pupils speaks English as an additional language.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 174 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
73.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
95%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 15 November 2022
Teaching & academics
Academic results are well above the national picture: an Attainment 8 score of 73.5 sits far ahead of the national average of 46.9, and 95% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted judged quality of education Good and the sixth form Outstanding, suggesting strength that carries through to the upper years. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 20.3, classes are sizeable for a selective school but evidently effective.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 5.6%
- EHC plans
- 0.76%
- English as additional language
- 17.5%
- Free school meals
- 4.7%
Schools nearby
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Rugby High School
Rugby, West Midlands
Lawrence Sheriff School
Rugby, West Midlands
Dr Challoner's High School
Amersham, South East
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Marlow, South East
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Royal Latin School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.