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Aylesbury High School
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- Aylesbury HP21 7SX
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils excel academically and develop remarkable independence and study skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are highly respectful, love learning, and exhibit exceptional maturity.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers possess excellent subject knowledge, providing clear explanations and rich discussions.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers skillfully encourage pupils to develop extended answers in speaking and writing.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff maintain high academic expectations, adapting support for pupils with SEND effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate through meaningful leadership roles and events like graduation ceremonies.
Communication: School proactively seeks to understand pupils’ well-being and communicates effectively with parents.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents provide positive feedback, contributing to the school's evaluation via Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: The head girl and pupil cabinet work with leadership to address issues raised by pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders continually seek improvement, making meaningful changes and supporting staff’s mental health.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying and pupil safety are managed effectively with a strong pastoral team.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school promotes strong moral and social characters with a focus on inclusivity and diversity.
Extracurricular Offerings: The school offers a huge range of clubs, such as law, computer science, and philosophy.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from opportunities to develop their interests while maintaining high academic standards.
Career Counselling Services: Expert unbiased careers guidance helps students move on to ambitious destinations.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Support for pupils with SEND is excellent, with high academic expectations and adapted support.
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Aylesbury High School is a top rated, Secondary, Girls school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 1322 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 98% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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As the new Headteacher, I hope to continue enhancing the position and accomplishments of our "Outstanding" School.
We are a school that continually strives to develop, and our academic success is well-established. Exam results rank us among the best schools in the county and the nation.
The phrase "Our outcomes speak for themselves, our students speak for us" best captures the fact that our students are our greatest brand advocates.
The fact that we are the only girls' grammar school in North Buckinghamshire is only one aspect of our story. Another advantage is that our students have a larger social network than students at other schools because our brother school, Aylesbury Grammar School (AGS), is located practically next door.
This, in my opinion, enables us to give our pupils "the best of both worlds."
Everyone is encouraged to participate, to provide their best effort, and to have fun at AHS.
The pupils' exceptional personal growth, the excellent Sixth Form, and the varied and exciting curriculum have always received praise from Ofsted.
We are a high-achieving school that is busy, inclusive, a girls' school where kids can take risks, and all of these things.
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We are a school that continually strives to develop, and our academic success is well-established. Exam results rank us among the best schools in the county and the nation.
The phrase "Our outcomes speak for themselves, our students speak for us" best captures the fact that our students are our greatest brand advocates.
The fact that we are the only girls' grammar school in North Buckinghamshire is only one aspect of our story. Another advantage is that our students have a larger social network than students at other schools because our brother school, Aylesbury Grammar School (AGS), is located practically next door.
This, in my opinion, enables us to give our pupils "the best of both worlds."
Everyone is encouraged to participate, to provide their best effort, and to have fun at AHS.
The pupils' exceptional personal growth, the excellent Sixth Form, and the varied and exciting curriculum have always received praise from Ofsted.
We are a high-achieving school that is busy, inclusive, a girls' school where kids can take risks, and all of these things.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 17 | - | 17.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 98% | 98% | 97% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 38.80% | 35.00% | 36.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.91 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 39.38% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 49.24% | 42.99% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 27.45% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 63% | 17.43% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% | 21.36% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.29 | 3.29 | 2.82 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 93.49% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 184 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.41% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 19.37% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 52.29% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.95% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.68 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 77.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 40.63% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 50.25% | 45.26% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 70% | 27.35% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 68% | 19.77% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 69% | 22.77% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.29 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 91.48% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 186 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.28% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 54.28% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.58% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.18% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 75 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% 1 | 41.61% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 52.44% | 43.34% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 31.39% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 70% 9 | 20.28% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 76% 4 | 25% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.14 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.18% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 182 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 20.55% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 51.37% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 15.16% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 2.76% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.98 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 75 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 44.06% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% 1 | 54.9% | 42.58% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 27.65% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 79% 7 | 18.92% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 80% 6 | 23.41% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.28 | 3.53 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.71% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 16.06% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 90% | 53.31% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.54% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 5% | 11.91% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 2.06% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.83 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 73.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 42.58% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 53.29% | 43.04% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 90% | 33.54% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 86% | 25.17% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 86% | 26.33% | 16.23% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.46% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 187 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.31% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 54.43% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 4% | 10.71% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42.8 | 31.31 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.79 | 30.88 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 38.80% | 17.45% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 185 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 58.06% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 22.18% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 7.88% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 46.96 | 35.78 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 46.84 | 35.49 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 44.3% | 23.18% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 195 | 141 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 72% | 58.33% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 4.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 22.03% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.64% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.50 | 30.43 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.57 | 30.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.5% | 15.99% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 187 | 133 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 62.5% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.4% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 22% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 7.03% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.05 | 32.69 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.04 2 | 32.71 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.0% | 17.62% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 16.36% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.14% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 2.93% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.13 | 29.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.41 | 30.55 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 38.1% | 17.04% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 23.66% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 22.83% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 2.69% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Aylesbury High School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
