Head: Alan Roe
An accessible girls' 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
4.77 mi
Applications
658
Offers Made
188
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
The school has a defined catchment area as shown in the map provided with the admissions policy. Applicants must have been resident at their home address continuously since 1st April of the year preceding proposed admission to qualify for catchment priority.
Local Authorities
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
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). The school offers a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) for applicants wishing to be considered under criteria referring to the school's catchment area. The SIF must be completed to confirm residency qualification. The school is a grammar school for girls. Sixth Form Admission Number is 20 external places.
Max
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Open Evening
Tours at 9:00-9:30am and 10:15-10:45am, Talk by the Headteacher at 9:45am for both tour groups. By registration only - Registration will open 2 weeks before event
1 May 2026
9:00am
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
5 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
19 Jun 2026
Open Evening
Tours at 9:00-9:30am and 10:15-10:45am, Talk by the Headteacher at 9:45am for both tour groups. By registration only - Registration will open 2 weeks before event
2 Jul 2026
9:00am
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Open Evening
Timings and further information will be added shortly
17 Sep 2026
Open Evening
Timings and further information will be added shortly
22 Sep 2026
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
78.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
100%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
97%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.72
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
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.
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
45.7avg points / entry
Average grade: A-
DfE doesn't publish the % at each grade band at school level — this is the school-wide average instead.
74%
Continued in education
HE + FE + other
72%
Higher Education
+4pp vs grammar avg
45%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Biology
182 entries
100%
+5.7pp vs school
Physics
182 entries
100%
+5.7pp vs school
Mathematics
182 entries
100%
+5.7pp vs school
Watch list
Other Modern Languages
8 entries
0%
-94.3pp vs school
Latin
12 entries
92%
-2.6pp vs school
Strongest at
Maths
121 entries
100%
+5.4pp vs school
Chemistry
69 entries
100%
+5.4pp vs school
Biology
69 entries
100%
+5.4pp vs school
Watch list
Graphics
5 entries
0%
-94.6pp vs school
Entry Requirements
Girls are required to achieve a minimum of 48 points from their best 8 GCSE or iGCSE subjects, including a minimum of 5 points in both English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. In addition, girls must meet the entry requirements for each of the A Level courses for which they have applied.
Subjects Offered
Largest group: Asian (50.1%)
England avg ≈ 24%
≈ 21 pts below the England average — proportion of pupils whose family qualifies for free school meals (a measure of catchment affluence).
England avg ≈ 18%
≈ 2 pts below 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.
£4,262
Teaching Staff / pupil
£1,018
Educational Supplies / pupil
£300
Premises / pupil
Revenue reserve / pupil
£906
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: £6,271,575 · 945 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
£5,509,912
Core per-pupil funding before any top-ups.
Pupil Premium
£29,025
Targeted funding for 27 disadvantaged pupils.
Deprivation top-up
£59,583
Aggregates FSM, FSM6 and IDACI deprivation bands.
EAL top-up
£21,445
English-as-additional-language premium — paid for pupils whose first language isn't English.
Prior attainment top-up
£11,477
Funding for pupils arriving below age-related expectations.
Notional SEN
£305,205
Earmarked SEN budget inside the schools block.
Lump sum
£148,638
Fixed per-school grant — size-independent.
Schools budget support grant
£58,082
Government pay-and-pension support grant.
National Insurance grant
£75,043
Compensation for the increase in employer NI contributions.
1,358 / 1,145(119%)
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
Girls are required to achieve a minimum of 48 points from their best 8 GCSE or iGCSE subjects, including a minimum of 5 points in both English Language or English Literature and Mathematics. In addition, girls must meet the entry requirements for each of the A Level courses for which they have applied.
1:18.7
Staff:Pupil Ratio
100%
Qualified Teachers
4.23%
Absence Rate
7.13%
Persistent Absence
Courtyard Drama studio which doubles as a studio theatre and two teaching rooms, equipped with digital stage lighting and sound equipment.
Sports
Sports hall, playing fields, tennis courts
STEM
Dedicated science block with modern laboratories for Biology, Chemistry and Physics. IT suites with latest computers. Design and Technology workshops. Mathematics classrooms with interactive whiteboards
Arts
Courtyard Drama studio which doubles as a studio theatre and two teaching rooms, equipped with digital stage lighting and sound equipment.
Library
Modern library and learning resource centre with extensive book collection, digital resources, study spaces, and computer access. Open before school, during breaks and after school
Capital Projects
Recent completion of new science laboratories and refurbishment of sports facilities. Ongoing improvements to IT infrastructure and classroom technology
Five choirs, two orchestras, a wind band and a variety of instrumental chamber ensembles. Around one-quarter of students have instrumental lessons in school. Joint choir, Orchestra and Swing Band collaboration with Dr Challoner's Grammar School. Drama productions include the Dr Challoner's Musical, senior play for Years 11-13, Junior Musical for years 7-9 and sixth form studio play.
Sports
Netball, Athletics, Tennis
Music & Performing Arts
Five choirs, two orchestras, a wind band and a variety of instrumental chamber ensembles. Multiple performance opportunities both in school and within the wider community. Some ensembles are directed by senior musicians in the school. Regular performances in drama including musicals, senior play, junior musical and studio plays. LAMDA classes offered.
Clubs & Societies
Drama clubs, music ensembles, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
Duke of Edinburgh
Bronze, Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions available
Trips & Exchanges
Enrichment Week for Year 9 students in June. Various trips and visits offered as part of the enrichment programme.
Community Service
Extensive community service programme including charity fundraising, local primary school mentoring, elderly care home visits, environmental projects, and Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme
Uniform
Eco uniform shop available
School Meals
Free School Meals available for eligible families. Application must be made directly to the school and treated in confidence.
Homework Policy
Homework expectations vary by year group. Years 7-9: approximately 1 hour per night increasing with year group. Years 10-11: 2-3 hours per night. Sixth form: independent study time equivalent to lesson time
Behaviour Policy
Positive behaviour policy focusing on high expectations, mutual respect, and personal responsibility. House point system rewards good behaviour and achievement. Clear consequences for inappropriate behaviour including detentions and exclusions for serious breaches
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones must be switched off and kept in bags during school hours. Not to be used in lessons or around school without permission. Confiscated if used inappropriately
SEND Provision
The school has a dedicated SEND team and offers support for students with special educational needs and disabilities. Support includes learning support assistants, individual education plans, exam access arrangements, and liaising with external agencies. The school aims to be inclusive and ensure all students can access the curriculum.
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["Dedicated coach services from Slough, Windsor, Maidenhead, Uxbridge, and surrounding areas"]
Nearest Station: Gerrards Cross
Transport Info
School is accessible by public transport with regular bus services from surrounding areas. Located near Amersham station (Metropolitan line). Car parking available for sixth form students with permits
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