Aylesbury High School
Aylesbury, HP21 7SX · Buckinghamshire · Grammar school
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8th 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 228 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.4/10 among them, against 9.6/10 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 | 96.2 · 97 | 30% | 2.92 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.81 · 94 | 25% | 2.35 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 75.5 · 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 High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 98.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 74.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.81 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2 out of 10 among them, against 9.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,368 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,300. 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 curriculum support pupils in maintaining the high attainment levels seen in recent results? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to progress to the next stage of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award?
What Ofsted said about Aylesbury High School
Overview
The report describes Aylesbury High School as an “excellent school” where pupils are “rightly, proud” to attend. It highlights a culture of “boundless aspiration” and “resilient bravery,” noting that students excel academically while flourishing into “well-rounded individuals” in a “safe and vibrant environment.”
Strengths
- The curriculum is “meticulously crafted,” enabling pupils to build knowledge and skills at an “impressive rate.”
- Teachers possess “excellent” subject knowledge, providing “very clear explanations” and fostering “rich discussions.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is “excellent,” with high academic expectations maintained through “carefully adapted support.”
- Pupils take on “meaningful leadership roles,” including a pupil-led house system and a ‘cabinet’ that works with adult leaders.
- The school is a “calm and joyful place” with “warm and kind” relationships between staff and pupils.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.3 |
| 2024/25 | 74.3 |
| 2025/26 | 75.5 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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