The Misbourne School
Great Missenden, HP16 0BN · Buckinghamshire · secondary school
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22nd of 36 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 37 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 640 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.0/10 among them, against 7.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 16 | 35% | 0.55 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 56.2 · 76 | 30% | 2.26 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.3 · 73 | 25% | 1.82 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 51.9 · 77 | 10% | 0.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Misbourne School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.3 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 7.2 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in April 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access instrumental lessons, Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, World Challenge trips, sports tours, skiing, bowling, Ninja Warrior, and the Misbourne 5K/10K Trail Run. Arts and music trips include drama and music outings, alongside visits to Garsington Opera, London Dungeons, the cinema, the Bucks Skills Show, a Day to Work, and the Milton Keynes Higher Education and Apprenticeship Fair.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,115 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,096. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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How many places are there in the entry year, and how many families applied last year?
What Ofsted said about The Misbourne School
Overview
The inspection found that The Misbourne School meets the expected standard across all evaluated areas, including achievement, attendance, behaviour, curriculum, inclusion, leadership, and personal development. Leaders and trustees work collaboratively to drive improvement, creating a supportive culture where staff feel valued and pupils feel safe and well-supported.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in national tests, particularly in English and mathematics, with results consistently above national averages.
- Attendance has improved significantly, with leaders using thorough analysis to identify and support pupils with barriers to attendance.
- Behaviour is calm and positive, underpinned by high staff expectations, consistent routines, and swift responses to issues.
- The curriculum is ambitious and matched to pupils’ needs, with teachers effectively adapting learning for those with complex needs.
- Careers provision is a strength, providing pupils with precise knowledge and opportunities for their next steps.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should maintain a sharp focus on attendance, particularly for pupils with barriers to attending school.
- Support for Post-16 students with lower starting points should be further refined to help them achieve as well as possible.
- Checks on pupils’ writing should be made as precise as other checks to ensure a small group needing additional help write accurately.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.4 |
| 2024/25 | 50.8 |
| 2025/26 | 51.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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