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Aylesbury High School
Walton Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7SX, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.5 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 99% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,358
Capacity
1,300
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates a strong commitment to academic excellence, boasting a GCSE Attainment 8 score in the top 2% nationally. Nearly all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 99% reaching grade 5 or above. The school's LocaleIQ score of 98.5 highlights its strong performance compared to other institutions, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a high-quality education for their children.
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Last inspected: 5 December 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 74.3 | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 99% | Top 3% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 99% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 59% | Top 7% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 58% | Top 7% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British34.3%
Asian Indian23.0%
Asian Other11.2%
Asian Pakistani7.8%
Black African7.1%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Asian Chinese1.7%
Mixed Other1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.81210, -0.80222 · HP21 7SX
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN136846
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.ahs.bucks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Aylesbury High School rated by Ofsted?
Aylesbury High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 5 December 2023.
Is Aylesbury High School a good school?
Aylesbury High School scores 98.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Aylesbury High School in GCSEs?
Aylesbury High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 74.3. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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