Beaconsfield High School
School summary
A selective girls' grammar in Beaconsfield, this school holds an Outstanding judgement from Ofsted across every category inspected, from quality of education to sixth form. It is a large school of around 1,269 pupils, comfortably above its notional capacity of 1,100, which speaks to its popularity in the area. Roughly one pupil in five speaks English as an additional language, while very few are eligible for free school meals. Entry at 11 is keenly contested, with 180 places available each year.
How hard is it to get in?
Exceptionally competitive · 5 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Demand here is among the very highest of any selective school in England - a strong exam performance matters more than at almost any other school.
Where every mark matters.
Places are limited and demand is high, so exam performance is what sets candidates apart. Passmate turns the months ahead into ten focused minutes a day on the exact topics this school tests.
Key dates · 2028 entry
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Latest results
Attainment 8
75.9
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
- 11 December 2019
Teaching & academics
Results sit well clear of national norms: the average Attainment 8 score is 75.9 against a national figure of 46.9, and 99 per cent of girls reach grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47 per cent nationally. Ofsted rated quality of education Outstanding, and the sixth form earned the same grade. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 19.1 is fairly typical for a school of this size.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 2.36%
- EHC plans
- 0.87%
- English as additional language
- 22.6%
- Free school meals
- 2.7%
Schools nearby
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Amersham, South East
Dr Challoner's High School
Amersham, South East
Herschel Grammar School
Slough, South East
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Marlow, South East
Upton Court Grammar School
Slough, South East
Kendrick School
Reading, South East
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An academically formidable girls' grammar with an Outstanding record across the board, suited to able pupils ready for a stretching environment. Demand is high and entry is competitive, so thorough 11+ preparation matters.
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Beaconsfield 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.