Aylesbury Grammar School
Aylesbury, HP21 7RP · Buckinghamshire · Grammar school
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5th 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 295 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3/10 among them, against 9.7/10 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 | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 96.8 · 98 | 30% | 2.93 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.86 · 95 | 25% | 2.38 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 74.2 · 98 | 10% | 0.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aylesbury Grammar School overview
How it's doing
The school achieved 95.2% of pupils with Grade 5 or above in English and maths in 2024/25. Attainment 8 was 74.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.86 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.3 out of 10 among them, against 9.7 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join various clubs and societies, and participate in handball, squash, swimming, cross country, tennis, athletics, rugby, and football.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,346 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,336. 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
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the various sports and clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Aylesbury Grammar School
Overview
Pupils “flourish in this exceptional school,” demonstrating strong commitment and achieving consistently highly across all subjects. Leaders maintain “high expectations for all pupils,” fostering an environment where behaviour is “exemplary” and personal development is a “towering strength.” The school provides a broad, ambitious curriculum that extends far beyond academics to nurture character and talent.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “demanding” and “diligently planned,” helping pupils build deep knowledge and make strong connections over time.
- Personal development is highly effective, with pupils learning “courage, resilience, ownership, innovation and motivation” through leadership roles and community contributions.
- Staff possess “strong” subject knowledge and provide “regular and purposeful feedback,” enabling pupils to take responsibility for their own learning.
- Sixth-form students achieve “exceptionally high standards,” with many gaining places at their desired universities through excellent support.
- Governance is a strength, with knowledgeable governors offering “appropriate challenge” and generous support to leaders.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving regular training and pupils trusting staff to respond appropriately if they raise concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.7 |
| 2024/25 | 74.5 |
| 2025/26 | 74.2 |
| 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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