Aylesbury High School
School summary
A selective girls' grammar in Aylesbury, Aylesbury High School carries an Outstanding judgement from Ofsted across every area inspected, from quality of education through to its sixth form. With roughly 1,358 girls on roll against a capacity of 1,300, it is a large school operating slightly above its stated capacity, which speaks to its popularity. More than a quarter of pupils speak English as an additional language, giving the school a notably diverse intake. It suits academically able girls who will thrive in a high-achieving, well-ordered environment.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 186 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
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Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
74.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 5 December 2023
Teaching & academics
Results sit far above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 74.3 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 99% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Behaviour and personal development were both rated Outstanding, pointing to a settled, focused atmosphere alongside the strong academic outcomes. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.4 is typical for a large state school.
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 3.98%
- EHC plans
- 0.22%
- English as additional language
- 27.3%
- Free school meals
- 5.6%
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An Outstanding girls' grammar with results among the strongest you will find, and oversubscribed for good reason. Entry is competitive, assessed through GL Assessment papers in Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
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Aylesbury High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Passmate rating: benchmarked against every selective school in England using official admissions data. It measures demand for places, not school quality. Updated July 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.