Aylesbury High School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, South East · HP21 7SX
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.
1,358
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
186
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,358
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.4
- Location
- Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Website
- www.ahs.bucks.sch.uk
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 186
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 May 2026
Registration closes
2 June 2026
Exam dateNext
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
74.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 3.98%
- EHC plans
- 0.22%
- English as additional language
- 27.3%
- Free school meals
- 5.6%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 5 December 2023
The last word
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
Where is Aylesbury High School located?
Aylesbury High School is located at Walton Road, Aylesbury, HP21 7SX.
What type of school is Aylesbury High School?
Aylesbury High School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Aylesbury High School test in the 11+?
Aylesbury High School tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Aylesbury High School use for the 11+?
Aylesbury High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Aylesbury High School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Aylesbury High School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Aylesbury High School?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 May 2026, registration closes on 2 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are Aylesbury High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Aylesbury High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Aylesbury High School belong to?
Aylesbury High School is part of the The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Aylesbury High School offer?
Aylesbury High School has a published admission number of 186 places.
How many pupils attend Aylesbury High School?
Aylesbury High School has approximately 1,358 pupils on roll.
What is Aylesbury High School's Ofsted rating?
Aylesbury High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 5 December 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.