Best secondary 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 50 secondary schools across 2 local authority districts. Postcode area HP11 has the highest average school score (88.9 across 3 schools), while HP15 sits at the lower end (31.4). 90% of ranked Buckinghamshire secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary 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 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe | 97.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 12 | Royal Latin School | 96 | Good | Secondary |
| 13 | Oakgrove School | 94.9 | Good | All-through |
| 14 | Burnham Grammar School | 89.3 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Waddesdon Church of England School | 87.6 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 16 | Pioneer Secondary Academy | 82.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 17 | Watling Academy | 82 | Outstanding | Secondary |
| 18 | E-Act Ousedale School | 76 | Good | Secondary |
| 19 | Denbigh School | 76 | Good | Secondary |
| 20 | St Michael's Catholic School | 70.3 | Good | All-through |
| 21 | The Misbourne School | 68.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 22 | John Colet School | 66.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 23 | Amersham School | 65.5 | Good | Secondary |
| 24 | Kents Hill Park all-through school | 65.2 | Good | All-through |
| 25 | Great Marlow School | 60.7 | Good | Secondary |
| 26 | Holmer Green Senior School | 60.7 | Good | Secondary |
| 27 | St Paul's Catholic School | 56.7 | Good | Secondary |
| 28 | Walton High | 55.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 29 | Cressex Community School | 54.2 | Good | Secondary |
| 30 | The Cottesloe School | 53.2 | Good | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Buckinghamshire
What is the best secondary school in Buckinghamshire?
Chesham Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in Buckinghamshire (LocaleIQ score 99.9 out of 100). Ofsted: Outstanding. Attainment 8 74.0. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Buckinghamshire secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Buckinghamshire?
Caroline Haslett Primary School tops the Buckinghamshire primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 99.8). Ofsted: Outstanding. KS2 expected 87% · higher 38%. See the full primary school ranking for Buckinghamshire for the complete list.
Which secondary schools in Buckinghamshire have the best GCSE results?
Attainment 8 measures average GCSE grades across eight subjects; Progress 8 compares actual grades against predictions based on KS2 — a positive figure means pupils outperformed expectations. Top performers in Buckinghamshire: Chesham Grammar School (Attainment 8 74.0); Beaconsfield High School (Attainment 8 75.9); Dr Challoner's Grammar School (Attainment 8 73.9). Both metrics feed into the LocaleIQ secondary school score.
Which secondary schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Outstanding by Ofsted?
12 secondary schools in the Buckinghamshire ranking hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating: Chesham Grammar School, Beaconsfield High School, Dr Challoner's Grammar School, Dr Challoner's High School, Aylesbury Grammar School, and 7 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.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Buckinghamshire?
This ranking covers 50 secondary schools in the Buckinghamshire comparison pool, across 2 local authority districts. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Buckinghamshire has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, HP11 has the strongest cluster — 88.9 average across 3 ranked secondary schools. HP15 sits at the lower end (31.4 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.
Ranking data last computed 29 March 2026.