Question 1

How many secondary schools are in Buckinghamshire?

Accepted Answer

There are 37 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Question 2

What are the best secondary schools in Buckinghamshire?

Accepted Answer

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked secondary schools in Buckinghamshire include Aylesbury High School, Dr Challoner's High School, and Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

Question 3

How many Ofsted Outstanding secondary schools are in Buckinghamshire?

Accepted Answer

Buckinghamshire has 36 secondary schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 155 are rated Good, meaning 91% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

Question 4

How are secondary schools in Buckinghamshire ranked on Eduscope?

Accepted Answer

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

Question 5

What is the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools in Buckinghamshire?

Accepted Answer

The average Progress 8 score across secondary schools in Buckinghamshire is 0.32. Progress 8 measures how much progress pupils make between Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to pupils with similar prior attainment nationally.

Question 6

What is the average class size in Buckinghamshire secondary schools?

Accepted Answer

The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Buckinghamshire is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

Question 7

How do I choose a secondary school in Buckinghamshire?

Accepted Answer

When choosing a secondary school in Buckinghamshire, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 37 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Metric	Buckinghamshire	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	97%	90%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.38	+0.00
Attainment 8	58.4	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	25%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	19.2:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£7,474	£7,460

Best Secondary Schools in Buckinghamshire

Aylesbury High School

Dr Challoner's High School

Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School

Wycombe High School

Aylesbury Grammar School

John Hampden Grammar School

Sir William Borlase's Grammar School

Dr Challoner's Grammar School

The Kingsbrook School

Beaconsfield High School

Waddesdon Church of England School

Royal Latin School

The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

Chesham Grammar School

The Grange School

Pioneer Secondary Academy

Buckingham School

Princes Risborough School

E-Act Bourne End Academy

The Misbourne School

Amersham School

Sir William Ramsay School

The Chalfonts Community College

Burnham Grammar School

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