Head: Mark Sturgeon
An accessible boys' grammar school in Buckinghamshire with an Outstanding Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Cutoff Score
121
71% of max
Distance Cutoff
11.1 mi
Applications
571
Offers Made
176
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
Boys living in the catchment area of the school
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 3 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
6 places
Process
Parents have a statutory right of appeal against the refusal of a place before an Independent Appeal Panel. Aylesbury Grammar School has contracted Buckinghamshire Council to manage appeals on the school's behalf.
Waiting List
The waiting list is ranked by reference to the oversubscription criteria, and not by reference to the date that the qualifying applicant's name was added to the waiting list. Each time a qualifying applicant's name is added, the waiting list will be re-ranked again in accordance with those oversubscription criteria.
1. Register
5 May 2026
2. Take Test
Buckinghamshire 11+
3. Results
10 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 13 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning (50 min). Paper 2: Non-Verbal Reasoning (50 min). Boys only grammar school established in 1598. Year 12 PAN is 17 external places with 203 total places available. School ranked third in England for state school sport by School Sports Magazine in 2019. Testing administered by Buckinghamshire Council on behalf of the school.
Max
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
5 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
19 Jun 2026
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
10 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
74.4
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
95%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
99%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
76%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
6.91
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
B
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
| Metric | Disadvantaged | Non-Disadvantaged | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 70.8 | 74.6 | +3.8 |
| E+M grade 5+ | 100% | 95% | -5pp |
| EBacc entry | 75% | 76% | +1pp |
Disadvantaged = pupils eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years, looked-after, or adopted from care. A small or zero gap is the goal — it means the school helps every pupil reach the same outcomes.
99%
continued to sixth form
% of pupils who stayed on after GCSEs
High retention is a positive sign — pupils choose to stay and the sixth form supports them through. Low retention can indicate weaker post-16 provision or curriculum mismatch.
Eng+Maths 9-5
EBacc entry
41.4avg points / entry
Average grade: B
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
67%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
67%
Higher Education
≈1pp vs grammar avg
59%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Statistics
186 entries
100%
+5.4pp vs school
Mathematics
185 entries
100%
+5.4pp vs school
Biology
184 entries
100%
+5.4pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
5 entries
0%
-94.6pp vs school
French
58 entries
90%
-4.9pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
152 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Chemistry
72 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Physics
62 entries
100%
+0.2pp vs school
Watch list
History
31 entries
97%
-3.1pp vs school
Entry Requirements
The minimum academic entry criteria are a minimum of 44 points from the boy's best 8 GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Boys must also achieve at least Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics, together with at least Grade 6 in the appropriate GCSE for the A level subject sought.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (43.9%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 19 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 8 pts above the England average — proportion of pupils whose first language is not English.
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-pupil funding
2025/26≈ £335 (-5%) below the English average
Most English state secondaries spend 75–80% of their budget on staff. Higher figures usually mean smaller class sizes; lower figures mean more spent on premises, supplies, or capital projects.
£4,185
Teaching Staff / pupil
£831
Educational Supplies / pupil
£430
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£154
The school holds a surplus per pupil — money set aside that can absorb unexpected costs or fund future projects without affecting day-to-day teaching.
Total grant: £6,211,056 · 931 pupils funded
How the 2025/26 allocation broke down. Each stream is a signal about the school's intake — bigger deprivation / EAL / SEN top-ups indicate a school serving a more challenging cohort.
Basic entitlement
£5,434,985
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£59,125
Targeted funding for 55 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£181,177
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£16,846
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£23,546
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£336,521
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£148,638
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£58,183
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£74,833
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,344 / 1,336(101%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
The minimum academic entry criteria are a minimum of 44 points from the boy's best 8 GCSEs including English and Mathematics. Boys must also achieve at least Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and Mathematics, together with at least Grade 6 in the appropriate GCSE for the A level subject sought.
1:18.5
Staff:Pupil Ratio
95.48%
Qualified Teachers
3.93%
Absence Rate
5.91%
Persistent Absence
Full Sports Hall for basketball, badminton, handball, indoor football, gymnasium for gymnastics, table tennis, dodgeball, swimming pool, William Harding Squash courts, fully staffed fitness suite, cricket square, three rugby pitches, football pitches and four tennis courts.
Sports
Full Sports Hall for basketball, badminton, handball, indoor football, gymnasium for gymnastics, table tennis, dodgeball, swimming pool, William Harding Squash courts, fully staffed fitness suite, cricket square, three rugby pitches, football pitches and four tennis courts.
STEM
Modern science laboratories for biology, chemistry and physics, well-equipped ICT suites with up-to-date computers, design and technology workshops including CAD facilities, mathematics classrooms with interactive technology
Arts
Drama studio and performance spaces, dedicated music rooms with practice facilities, art studios and exhibition spaces, photography darkroom facilities
Library
Professor William Mead Library
Capital Projects
Recent improvements include refurbishment of science laboratories, updates to ICT facilities, and enhancements to sports facilities. The school continues to invest in maintaining and improving its facilities.
Clubs linked directly to subject areas, such as Art, Computing, Cookery, Technology and Maths. Music and Drama play a major part including Choral Society, Orchestra, Junior and Senior Jazz Bands, Drama and Film clubs. Other clubs like Amnesty, Chess, Debating, Film, Japan and Warhammer.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Music and Drama play a major part in the life of the school. These include Choral Society, Orchestra, Junior and Senior Jazz Bands, Drama and Film clubs.
Clubs & Societies
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Trips & Exchanges
Regular educational visits including field trips for geography and science, cultural trips to museums and theatres, language exchanges to France and Germany, residential trips for various subjects, Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions
Community Service
Students participate in various community service activities including charity fundraising, local volunteering opportunities, and links with primary schools through mentoring and reading programs
Uniform
School shoes must be plain black and able to be polished (no suede), with no motifs, logos, coloured stitching or reflective areas. Laces should also be plain black. Black trainers or any kind of canvas shoes are not permitted. Boots are not permitted at all in Years 7-11.
School Meals
Hot meals available in the school canteen, with a variety of options including vegetarian and gluten-free choices
Homework Policy
Homework is set regularly across all subjects to consolidate learning and develop independent study skills. Students are expected to complete all homework to a high standard and on time. The school uses an online homework system to help students and parents track assignments.
Behaviour Policy
The school operates a positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, high expectations and clear boundaries. Students are expected to demonstrate the school values of respect, responsibility and resilience. A merit system rewards positive behaviour and achievement, while sanctions are applied fairly for inappropriate behaviour.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones are allowed in school but must be on silent mode during lessons
SEND Provision
The school considers EHCP applications and makes reasonable adjustments for disabled students under the Equality Act 2010.
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Nearest Station: Aylesbury Station
Transport Info
The school is located on Walton Road in Aylesbury with various public transport options available to students.
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