Royal Latin School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Royal Latin School

Grammar SchoolBuckinghamshire, South East9 days until registration opensOfsted: Good

Gender

Mixed

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

20.3:1

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School Size

1,322 pupils

About Royal Latin School

Royal Latin School is a high-achieving grammar school in Buckingham where pupils thrive academically and personally within a distinctive values-driven culture. The school's 'LATIN Learning' ethos—centred on leadership, aspiration, teamwork, innovation and nurturing—permeates everything, creating an exceptionally positive atmosphere where pupils are happy, confident and eager to contribute. The sixth form is particularly strong, with students actively giving back through mentoring, volunteering and leadership roles, supported by an outstanding careers programme and a well-connected alumni network. Beyond the classroom, pupils benefit from extensive enrichment opportunities including Duke of Edinburgh, specialist clubs like MedSoc for aspiring medics, and an electives programme designed to build character and practical skills.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,322

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Good

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 15/11/2022

Quality of Education

Good

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Good

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

73.5

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

94.8%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,322 pupilsLarge
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
20.3:1Stretched
Consortium
Buckinghamshire

Admissions

Qualifying Score
121

Student Demographics

4.7%

Free School Meals

17.5%

English as Additional Language

0.76%

EHCP

5.6%

SEN Support

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