The Mandeville School, Aylesbury
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has created a clearer curriculum with a consistent lesson structure that helps pupils know what to expect and feel secure. Staff are motivated by the school's improvement work, and the school is taking action to improve attendance. However, the school recognises that more work is needed to ensure all pupils are challenged enough and that teaching quality is consistently high across all lessons.
Key Strengths
- School has developed a clear curriculum that sets out precisely what knowledge pupils should learn and when
- Staff are positive about improvements and leaders have prioritised reducing workload with training and development
- Clear lesson structure is helping pupils feel secure and behave appropriately in many cases
- Attendance initiatives, including adjustments to the school day, are starting to have positive impact
- Trust provides strong support with insightful data and external resources
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers often underestimate what pupils can achieve, limiting challenge and pupil confidence
- Quality of checking pupils' understanding is inconsistent, with teachers not always using information to adapt teaching
- Gaps in pupils' knowledge remain unaddressed in some lessons
- Support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND is in early stages with limited impact yet
- Behaviour is less positive in a small number of cases
The Mandeville School is working to improve from a serious weaknesses designation following its November 2024 inspection. While leaders have made progress in developing leadership capacity and curriculum improvements, more consistent work is needed across all classrooms to ensure all pupils receive a high standard of education.
At a Glance
34.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
68 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.4
Avg class size
39
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
966 pupils
1,001 capacity
35 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Aylesbury
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,842
Applications
6,518
Got 1st preference
77.3%
Got preferred school
94.3%
Secondary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(3)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
11.97298%
Overall absence
33.81503%
Persistent absence
1,038
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Mandeville School
Ashmead Combined School
Booker Park Community School
William Harding School
Oak Green School
Turnfurlong Infant School
Turnfurlong Junior School
Bearbrook Combined School
Stoke Mandeville Combined School
St Edward's Catholic Junior School
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
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