
Head: Ian Chislett
An accessible co-educational grammar school in Buckinghamshire with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Cutoff Score
121
71% of max
Distance Cutoff
7.46 mi
Applications
552
Offers Made
173
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Admissions through the Buckinghamshire 11+ selection tests administered by Buckinghamshire Council. Priority given to pupils within the Buckinghamshire local authority area.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 5 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
Process
Admissions appeals are handled by Buckinghamshire Council on behalf of the school. Parents have a statutory right of appeal to an Independent Appeal Panel if their child has been refused admission.
1. Register
5 May 2026
2. Take Test
Buckinghamshire 11+
3. Results
10 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 13 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning (50 min). Paper 2: Non-Verbal Reasoning (50 min). Students join in Year 7 after taking the 11+ selection tests which are administered by Buckinghamshire Council. The school mentions a qualifying score of 121 in relation to Selection Review Process. The school has RLS Scholar Funding which is Pupil Premium related funding to help raise attainment of disadvantaged pupils.
Max
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
5 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
19 Jun 2026
Open Evening
No requirement to book a place for this event
1 Jul 2026
4:30am
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
10 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
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Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
95%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
56%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.67
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
75%
Higher Education
+7pp vs grammar avg
44%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
348 entries
50%
+1.1pp vs school
Chemistry
344 entries
50%
+1.1pp vs school
English Literature
344 entries
50%
+1.1pp vs school
Watch list
Other Sciences
50 entries
44%
-4.9pp vs school
Spanish
98 entries
47%
-2.0pp vs school
Strongest at
Psychology
106 entries
50%
+0.2pp vs school
Economics
78 entries
50%
+0.2pp vs school
English literature
60 entries
50%
+0.2pp vs school
No subject clearly underperforms vs the school average.
Entry Requirements
Admission to Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE performance
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,322 / 1,189(111%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Admission to Sixth Form is dependent on GCSE performance
1:20.3
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
3.56%
Absence Rate
6.93%
Persistent Absence
There are lifts in the Main Block, Stage, New Block and the Discovery Centre. VIVA Gym is a state-of-the-art gym open to the public.
Sports
Sports Hall, Sports Campus
STEM
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Arts
The school is fundraising for an acoustic grand piano to improve Arts facilities
Library
Over 8000 books in the library, including fiction, non fiction, graphic novels, manga, newspapers, journals, A level textbooks and GCSE Revision books. Comfortable seating for up to 85 students. 17 computers are available along with a printer and copier for student use. Open Monday to Thursday: 8.00 am – 4:30 pm, Friday: 8.30 am – 3:30 pm
Capital Projects
Piano fund campaign for acoustic grand piano to improve Arts facilities
Over 100 Key Stage 4 students achieve their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh award each year and around 65 go on to work towards their Gold Award in the Sixth Form. A broad programme of extra-curricular clubs are provided with an average of 36 clubs running per term.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Outstanding productions are produced on an annual basis. House Music competitions are held at Aylesbury Waterside Theatre. One to one music lessons are offered from Specialist teachers.
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
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Trips & Exchanges
On average there are 80 trips in each academic year and a whole year group trip in each Key Stage. Examples include visits to The Natural History Museum, enrichment and residential trips to the Isle of Wight and Caldecotte Lake and exchange and cultural visits to other countries such as France, Spain and Germany.
Community Service
All Year 12 students are expected to undertake volunteering in Year 12. Year 11 students provide reading and/or Maths support to Year 4 students at a local Primary School.
Uniform
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School Meals
Hot meals available in the school dining hall. Catering provided by Chartwells.
Homework Policy
Years 7-8: 1 hour per day, Years 9-11: 1.5-2 hours per day, Sixth Form: 4-5 hours per subject per week. Homework is set via the school's online platform and monitored by tutors.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy with a house points system for rewards. Sanctions include detentions, internal exclusion, and in serious cases, suspension. The school emphasises respect, responsibility and excellence.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are not allowed during lessons but can be used at break times and lunchtime.
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SENCO and learning support department. Support includes in-class assistance, small group interventions, exam access arrangements, and individual learning plans. The school works closely with external agencies and specialists.
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Route 96 from Buckingham, Route 428 from Milton Keynes
Nearest Station: Buckingham
Transport Info
Home to school transport is organised by Buckinghamshire Council. All students who use transport arranged by the Local Authority will be issued with a bus pass which MUST be shown on ALL journeys to and from School.
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