Aylesbury High School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire · HP21 7SX
Aylesbury High School is Buckinghamshire's only girls' grammar school, serving a selective cohort of around 1,300 pupils from ages 11–18 on a day-only basis. The school positions itself as ambitious and progressive, emphasising creative and critical thinking alongside traditional academic rigour. It combines a welcoming, inclusive ethos—reflected in its explicit commitment to diversity—with an uncompromising academic standard, drawing pupils from North Buckinghamshire and beyond.
- →Only girls' grammar in North Buckinghamshire with proven selective entry and competitive results
- →Explicit commitment to personal development and independent thinking, not just examination outcomes
- →Breadth of curricular and co-curricular offer (25+ subjects cited) with emphasis on creative subjects alongside STEM
- →Accessible day-only model without boarding costs, suited to commuting families
Who thrives here
Able girls who are intellectually curious and benefit from a structured, ambitious environment; pupils who thrive in single-sex education and value both academic excellence and personal leadership development. The school's emphasis on confidence-building and diverse talents suggests it suits well-rounded rather than exclusively academic profiles.
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Contact & visit
Walton Road
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
HP21 7SX
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Aylesbury High School cost?
Aylesbury High School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Aylesbury High School?
Aylesbury High School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Aylesbury High School's exam results?
At Aylesbury High School, 33.3% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 70.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Aylesbury High School a boarding school?
Aylesbury High School is a day school in Aylesbury and does not offer boarding.
What is Aylesbury High School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Aylesbury High School “Outstanding” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Girls-only environment fosters confidence and leadership in pupils
✓Ambitious, forward-thinking approach balancing academics with personal development
✓Welcoming, inclusive culture that brings out best in diverse cohort
✓Breadth of opportunities and subjects beyond narrow academic focus
✓Strong pastoral care and attention to individual pupil wellbeing
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected; external validation of standards unclear
!Day-only provision may limit extracurricular intensity compared to boarding competitors
!Limited public transparency on academic results, destinations, and specialist provision
!Potential perception of smaller/less-established profile versus historic South Bucks grammar schools