Beaconsfield High School
Beaconsfield, HP9 1RR · Buckinghamshire · Grammar school
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6th 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 113 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.5/10 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 | 97.2 · 98 | 30% | 2.93 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.95 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 74.5 · 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.
Beaconsfield High School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 99.4% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 75.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.95 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started 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 9.8 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in January 2025.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Model United Nations Club, Young Enterprise, and student-led societies. They participate in sports teams, the Sports Leaders Award, and Duke of Edinburgh. Arts activities include Dance Leadership, music ensembles, dance workshops, and theatre trips. Trips range from music tours to Prague, Barcelona, and Edinburgh, to sports tours to South Africa, geography trips to Iceland and Dorset, biology visits to Slapton Sands, CERN, a World Challenge trip to Borneo, ski trips, and bushcraft.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,283 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Beaconsfield High School
Overview
Beaconsfield High School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report describes a school where pupils are “very proud” of their “welcoming and happy” environment and are encouraged to “be remarkable” through high academic expectations and character development. Inspectors found that the school continues to provide an inspiring, rigorous curriculum and excellent pastoral care, ensuring pupils are well-prepared for future learning and life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “inspiring and academically rigorous,” skilfully sequenced to embed learning and explore themes beyond minimum examination requirements.
- Pupils demonstrate “exemplary behaviour” and “thoughtful and respectful relationships,” contributing to a positive school culture where they feel empowered and listened to.
- Staff provide “very effective support” for pupils’ mental well-being and individual needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Personal development is a high priority, with inclusive extra-curricular activities and a comprehensive careers programme preparing pupils for “prestigious university and apprenticeship destinations.”
- Trustees provide “strong support and challenge,” while staff feel valued and receive high-quality professional development.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 76.5 |
| 2024/25 | 75.9 |
| 2025/26 | 74.5 |
| 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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