Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, South East · HP21 8PE
An Ofsted rating of Outstanding across every category - quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership and sixth form - marks Sir Henry Floyd as one of Aylesbury's most strongly performing schools. This is a large, mixed selective grammar in Buckinghamshire, with around 1,348 pupils currently on roll against a stated capacity of 1,305, so it is operating slightly over its formal limit. The mix of pupils reflects its area, with about one in six speaking English as an additional language. Families looking for an academically ambitious state-funded environment with a sixth form will find much to consider here.
1,348
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
180
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,348
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.9
- Location
- Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Website
- www.sirhenryfloyd.co.uk
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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Latest results
Attainment 8
73.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit far above the national picture: an average Attainment 8 score of 73.2 compares with a national average of 46.9, and 97% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted judged the quality of education Outstanding, a verdict echoed in its assessment of the sixth form. The pupil-to-teacher ratio of 17.9 is typical for a school of this size.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 3.41%
- EHC plans
- 0.82%
- English as additional language
- 15.6%
- Free school meals
- 6.9%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 20 February 2024
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A consistently high-achieving grammar with a clean sweep of Outstanding judgements - but with 180 places and selective entry, competition for a place is real.
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Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School located?
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School is located at Oxford Road, Aylesbury, HP21 8PE.
What type of school is Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School?
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School test in the 11+?
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School use for the 11+?
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Sir Henry Floyd Grammar 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 Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School belong to?
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School is part of the The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School offer?
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School has a published admission number of 180 places.
How many pupils attend Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School?
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School has approximately 1,348 pupils on roll.
What is Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 20 February 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.