Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Aylesbury, HP21 8PE · Buckinghamshire · Grammar school
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10th 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 285 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.5/10 among them, against 9.2/10 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 | 96.6 · 98 | 30% | 2.93 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.49 · 83 | 25% | 2.08 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 74.3 · 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.
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2024. In 2024/25, 97.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 73.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.49 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 5.6 out of 10 among them, against 9.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,353 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,305. 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 support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How does the admissions process handle the current over-capacity status for new applicants?
What Ofsted said about Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Overview
Pupils and sixth-form students “flourish” at this school, benefiting from an “outstanding educational experience” characterised by “exemplary” behaviour and high aspirations. The report highlights a “broad, balanced and ambitious curriculum” that has been carefully designed to ensure pupils achieve exceptionally well across all subjects. Leaders and staff create a “strong culture of respect” where difference is valued, ensuring that all students, including those with special educational needs, are well prepared for their future education and wider life.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully designed and logically sequenced,” allowing pupils to build on prior knowledge and engage with “challenging current issues.”
- Teachers possess “very strong subject knowledge” and effectively address misconceptions, resulting in high outcomes in GCSE and A level examinations.
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptionally strong” attitudes to learning, showing high levels of independence and a “strong work ethic.”
- Sixth-form provision is “very strong,” offering an “exceptional offer” with excellent pastoral support and a wide range of enrichment experiences.
- Personal development is prioritised, with effective programmes for mental health, careers, and leadership that help pupils make “well considered life choices.”
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 | 70.8 |
| 2024/25 | 73.2 |
| 2025/26 | 74.3 |
| 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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