GCSE 2025/26
#2,823 of 3,312
Worse than 85% of schools in England
Ranked by Attainment 8 score, state-funded mainstream schools.
A-level 2022/23
#2,393 of 2,469
Worse than 96% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 19 Nov 2024
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 148851.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 38.7, worse than England, worse than Buckinghamshire | 53.7 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 51.8%, worse than England, worse than Buckinghamshire | 74.3% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 28.6%, worse than England, worse than Buckinghamshire | 59.8% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 4.5%, worse than England, worse than Buckinghamshire | 27.3% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 44.7%, worse than England, worse than Buckinghamshire | 71.1% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 199 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Average A-level grade | z |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | z |
| A-level progress | z |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 15 |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | Merit+ |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 966 |
| Girls | 497 |
| Boys | 469 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 34.1% |
| First language not English | 34.9% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 1,147 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 15.8% |
| Sixth form places2024/25 | 97 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 154 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 28 |
| Average class size | 25.8 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 16 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 10.6 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 60.34 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 27.38 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 35 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 58.1 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 46.9 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 4.2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 7 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Applications and offers for the main entry points. Offers from oversubscribed schools depend on each school's admissions criteria; check the local authority admissions page.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Offers made (Year 7)Places offered on national offer day. | 202 |
| Applications (Year 7)Includes every preference parents listed. | 226 |
| First preference applications (Year 7)Families who put this school as their first choice. | 92 |
| First preference offers (Year 7)First-choice applicants who were offered a place. | 92 |
| Applications from another local authority (Year 7) | 0 |
Source: DfE, Primary and secondary school applications and offers, Academic year 2026/27, published 18 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 8.7%, worse than England, worse than Buckinghamshire | 7.4% | 8% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 25.2%, worse than England, worse than Buckinghamshire | 18.7% | 21.6% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 4.2%, worse than England, worse than Buckinghamshire | 2.8% | 3.6% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 33.5% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 10.7% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0.1% |
| Permanent exclusions | 1 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
Where pupils went after year 11, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 82.6% |
| Staying in educationSixth form, college or further education. | 77.4% |
| Further education | 45.1% |
| School sixth form | 31.3% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 7.2% |
| Employment | 3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.5% |
| Sixth form college | 0.5% |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 85.7% |
| Employment | 71.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 14.3% |
| Higher education | 0% |
| Further education | 0% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 0% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Ashmead Combined School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Jan 2020. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | William Harding School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 7 Jun 2022. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Oak Green School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 15 Jul 2025. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | The Grange School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Apr 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Secondary | Aylesbury High School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Dec 2023. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Feb 2024. | |
| 1.1 mi | Secondary | Aylesbury UTC | University technical college | Requires improvement Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Turnfurlong Junior School | Foundation school | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 27 Jun 2023. | |
| 1.2 mi | Primary | Turnfurlong Infant School | Foundation school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 13 May 2014. | |
| 1.2 mi | Secondary | Aylesbury Grammar School | Academy converter | Outstanding Ofsted rating. Inspected 2 Nov 2022. |
The Mandeville School is rated Inadequate, last inspected on 19 Nov 2024. Recent Ofsted inspections have no single overall grade, so Area360 summarises the inspection grades.
The Mandeville School ranks 2,823 of 3,312 schools in England for GCSE 2025/26 (worse than 85% of schools) and 2,393 of 2,469 schools in England for A-level 2022/23 (worse than 96% of schools).
In 2025/26, 28.6% of pupils at The Mandeville School got grade 5 or above in English and maths (England 46.3%). The Attainment 8 score was 38.7 (England 46.2).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Mandeville School was z.
For Year 7 entry in 2026/27, The Mandeville School made 202 offers from 226 applications (1.1 per offer), and 92 of 92 first-preference applicants got a place. Applications include every preference parents listed.
The Mandeville School has 966 pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Mandeville School had 1,147 school places in 2024/25.
Yes, The Mandeville School has a sixth form with 97 places in 2024/25.
At The Mandeville School, the average class had 25.8 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 16 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at The Mandeville School missed 8.7% of sessions (England 8%), and 25.2% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 21.6%).
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.