John Colet School
Aylesbury, HP22 6HF · Buckinghamshire · secondary school
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20th 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 814 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.7/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 49.3 · 61 | 30% | 1.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.01 · 51 | 25% | 1.28 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.5 · 58 | 10% | 0.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Colet School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.1% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.01 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly better than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,014 pupils against a stated capacity of 998. 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.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to maintain progress scores above 0 in a competitive intake group? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about John Colet School
Overview
John Colet School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school fosters a ‘highly inclusive and supportive culture’ where pupils are happy, welcoming, and thrive within a ‘family feel’. Inspectors found that behaviour and relationships are ‘very positive’, and the school’s vision underpins all its work, resulting in improving achievements for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a ‘very carefully sequenced curriculum’ where essential knowledge builds over time and is placed in the context of the wider world.
- The school provides ‘extremely well coordinated’ support for vulnerable pupils, which is highly valued by both pupils and parents.
- Teachers generally use effective strategies to help pupils embed knowledge, regularly checking understanding and adjusting feedback accordingly.
- Personal development and careers are given high priority, with a ‘relevant and varied’ programme supported by links to employers and training providers.
- Staff are described as ‘extremely loyal’ and proud, valuing the trust and training provided by the school leadership.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum is not implemented consistently well across all subjects, meaning some pupils are not developing the subject fluency needed to achieve as highly as they could.
- The literacy strategy is in the early stages of rollout; pupils are not yet consistently supported to use ambitious language or access a consistent approach to reading for pleasure across all areas of the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.9 |
| 2024/25 | 47.6 |
| 2025/26 | 47.5 |
| 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
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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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