Aylesbury Grammar School
School summary
A selective boys' grammar in Aylesbury, this school carries an Outstanding rating from Ofsted across every category inspected, from quality of education through to its sixth form. With around 1,344 pupils it is a large school, sitting just above its stated capacity of 1,336, so places are tightly held. Roughly a quarter of pupils speak English as an additional language, pointing to a notably diverse intake. The combination of consistent academic strength and broad-based excellence makes it one of the more sought-after destinations in the Buckinghamshire grammar system.
How hard is it to get in?
Highly competitive · 4 of 5 on the Passmate scale. Applications far outnumber the 186 Year 7 places each September, so exam performance matters more here than at most selective schools.
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
74.5
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
95%
National average 47%
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 2 November 2022
Teaching & academics
Results are exceptional by any measure: an average Attainment 8 score of 74.5 sits far above the national average of 46.9, and 95% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted judged quality of education and the sixth form both Outstanding, suggesting the academic culture carries through to the senior years. A pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 18.5 is typical for a large state school.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 1.49%
- EHC plans
- 0.67%
- English as additional language
- 25.7%
- Free school meals
- 5.7%
Schools nearby
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Amersham, South East
Dr Challoner's High School
Amersham, South East
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Marlow, South East
Herschel Grammar School
Slough, South East
Upton Court Grammar School
Slough, South East
Kendrick School
Reading, South East
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Aylesbury Grammar 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.