Beaconsfield High School
Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, South East · HP9 1RR
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.
1,269
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,269
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 19.1
- Location
- Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Website
- www.beaconsfieldhigh.school
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 180
- 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
75.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
99%
National average 47%
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.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 2.36%
- EHC plans
- 0.87%
- English as additional language
- 22.6%
- Free school meals
- 2.7%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 11 December 2019
The last word
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
Where is Beaconsfield High School located?
Beaconsfield High School is located at Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1RR.
What type of school is Beaconsfield High School?
Beaconsfield High School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Beaconsfield High School test in the 11+?
Beaconsfield High School tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Beaconsfield High School use for the 11+?
Beaconsfield High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Beaconsfield High School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Beaconsfield High School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Beaconsfield 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 Beaconsfield High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Beaconsfield High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Beaconsfield High School belong to?
Beaconsfield High School is part of the The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Beaconsfield High School offer?
Beaconsfield High School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Beaconsfield High School?
Beaconsfield High School has approximately 1,269 pupils on roll.
What is Beaconsfield High School's Ofsted rating?
Beaconsfield High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 11 December 2019.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.