Princes Risborough School
Contact details for the school

School Name: Princes Risborough School
Address: Merton Road
Town/City: Princes Risborough
County: Buckinghamshire
Postcode: HP27 0DR
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01844 345496
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Insignis Academy Trust
Sponsor: Insignis Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Vincent Forshaw
Capacity: 1030
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1083 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 105% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 19.2%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 146377
DfE Number: 825/4012
UKPRN: 10081065
UPRN: 200000804161
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Buckinghamshire (E06000060)
Constituency: Mid Buckinghamshire (E14001360)
Electoral Ward: Princes Risborough (E05015964)

Easting & Northing: 481016E, 202967N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 43' 12.8" N 0° 49' 42.46" W
Plus Code: 9C3XP5CC+3J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Red Kite School (0.9km)
  2. Princes Risborough Primary School (1.1km)
  3. Monks Risborough CofE Primary School (1.5km)
  4. Longwick Church of England Combined School (3.0km)
  5. St John's Church of England Primary School, Lacey Green (3.3km)
  6. Great Kimble Church of England School (3.4km)
  7. Griffin House School (3.8km)
  8. Speen CofE VA School (4.4km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Laura Air - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 July 2025.
  • Mrs Toni Nicola Booth - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 February 2026.
  • Jeremy Brett - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 January 2029.
  • Mrs Carol Croom - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2026.
  • Mr Vincent Forshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr James Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 May 2028.
  • Mr Kenny Hewitt - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 October 2027.
  • Mrs Sara Jane O'Connor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Ms Nell Rigg - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 24 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 May 2028.
  • Ms Nell Rigg - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 May 2018 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 May 2028.
  • Ms Victoria Spencer - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 March 2020 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 February 2028.
  • Mr James Stewart - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 October 2028.
  • Mr Adam Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 March 2029.
  • Dr Lynn Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 March 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 March 2028.