Best schools in Buckinghamshire
The county's school pull is real, but strong school options still need to be paired with the right postcode fundamentals. This ranking covers 120 schools across 2 local authority districts. Postcode area MK2 has the highest average school score (93.1 across 3 schools), while HP15 sits at the lower end (75.0). 99% of ranked Buckinghamshire schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 schools in Buckinghamshire on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Buckinghamshire comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–30 in the Buckinghamshire ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Aylesbury Grammar School | 98.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 12 | Aylesbury High School | 98.5 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 13 | Wycombe High School | 98.4 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 14 | Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School | 98.2 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 15 | Sir William Borlase's Grammar School | 98.1 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 16 | John Hampden Grammar School | 98 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 17 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe | 97.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 18 | The Premier Academy | 97 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 19 | Ickford School | 96.4 | Good | Primary |
| 20 | Royal Latin School | 96 | Good | Secondary |
| 21 | Oakgrove School | 94.9 | Good | All-through |
| 22 | Two Mile Ash School | 94.5 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 23 | Brushwood Junior School | 94.1 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 24 | Spinfield School | 94 | Good | Primary |
| 25 | Chalfont St Giles Junior School | 93.9 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 26 | Little Kingshill Combined School | 93.7 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 27 | Turnfurlong Junior School | 93.1 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 28 | Holy Trinity Church of England (Aided) School | 93 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 29 | Chepping View Primary Academy | 92.7 | Outstanding | Primary |
| 30 | Stanton School | 92.3 | Outstanding | Primary |
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Questions about schools in Buckinghamshire
What is the best school in Buckinghamshire?
Chesham Grammar School is the top-ranked school in Buckinghamshire overall (LocaleIQ score 99.9 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 74.0. Primary and secondary schools are scored on separate metrics and peer pools — use the phase tabs above to compare like for like.
What is the best primary school in Buckinghamshire?
Caroline Haslett Primary School leads the Buckinghamshire primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.8). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 38%. The Primary tab above shows the full ranked list of Buckinghamshire primary schools.
What is the best secondary school in Buckinghamshire?
Chesham Grammar School leads the Buckinghamshire secondary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.9). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 74.0. The Secondary tab above shows the full ranked list of Buckinghamshire secondary schools.
Which schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
35 schools in the Buckinghamshire ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Chesham Grammar School, Beaconsfield High School, Caroline Haslett Primary School, Danesfield School, Dr Challoner's Grammar School, and 30 more. Outstanding means Ofsted judged the school exceptional in all inspection areas. LocaleIQ weighs DfE performance data alongside Ofsted, so a Good-rated school can still rank highly.
Which area of Buckinghamshire has the best schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, MK2 has the strongest cluster — 93.1 average across 3 ranked schools. HP15 sits at the lower end (75.0 average). The county's school pull is real, but strong school options still need to be paired with the right postcode fundamentals. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
How many schools are ranked in Buckinghamshire?
This ranking covers 120 schools (primary and secondary) in the Buckinghamshire comparison pool, across 2 local authority districts. Use the Primary or Secondary tabs for phase-specific rankings. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.