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Best Grammar Schools in Buckinghamshire

The grammar schools in Buckinghamshire still resemble a genuine county-wide selective system, something now rare in England. Even so, the county resolves into recognisable local centres such as Aylesbury, Amersham, and High Wycombe, each with its own social geography and school character.

girls', boys', and co-ed options GL Assessment Buckinghamshire Data checked 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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Top schools

Top grammar schools in Buckinghamshire

Previewing the top 5 grammar schools in Buckinghamshire by GCSE results. The full table ranks schools by GCSE results and adds competition level, shared test route detail, and admissions context.

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  1. Rank #1

    Dr Challoner's High School

    High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 81.0
  2. Rank #2

    Beaconsfield High School

    High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 73.0
  3. Rank #3

    Aylesbury Grammar School

    High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 69.8
  4. Rank #4

    Chesham Grammar School

    High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 69.5
  5. Rank #5

    Wycombe High School

    High competition / GL Assessment

    GCSE score 69.2

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Map of grammar schools in Buckinghamshire

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School ranking

Full grammar school ranking in Buckinghamshire

This table ranks schools by GCSE results. Before saving a school, check the shared test route, school-level admissions rules, Ofsted, competition level, and daily journey.

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UK Rank #27

Dr Challoner's High School

Dr Challoner's High School, Cokes Lane, Little Chalfont

Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High

Overall GCSE score:81.0

Assessment: GL Assessment

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UK Rank #47

Beaconsfield High School

Beaconsfield High School, Wattleton Road

Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High

Overall GCSE score:73.0

Assessment: GL Assessment

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UK Rank #68

Wycombe High School

Wycombe High School, Marlow Road

Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High

Overall GCSE score:69.2

Assessment: GL Assessment

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UK Rank #73

Aylesbury High School

Aylesbury High School, Walton Road

Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High

Overall GCSE score:68.2

Assessment: GL Assessment

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UK Rank #81

Royal Latin School

Royal Latin School, Chandos Road

Ofsted: GoodMixedCompetition: High

Overall GCSE score:66.7

Assessment: GL Assessment

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UK Rank #103

Burnham Grammar School

Burnham Grammar School, Hogfair Lane, Burnham

Ofsted: GoodMixedCompetition: High

Overall GCSE score:59.1

Assessment: GL Assessment

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Shared test guide

These schools share one test

The Buckinghamshire guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.

7 key dates 17 downloads GL Assessment
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Open focused comparisons and guides for the routes, admissions rules, and journeys that matter in Buckinghamshire.

Comparisons

Compare nearby schools

Compare Dr Challoner's High School with Beaconsfield High School Compare Dr Challoner's High School with Aylesbury Grammar School Compare Dr Challoner's High School with Chesham Grammar School

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Compare nearby grammar-school areas

Nearby areas can share similar routes, school mix, or journey patterns while still leading to different daily choices.

Regional overview

Best Grammar Schools in South East

57 grammar school profiles in 3 counties across South East, covering 5 local clusters in total, with local area hubs for route, admissions and journey detail.

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Best Grammar Schools in Aylesbury

3 grammar school profiles in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. The linked Buckinghamshire guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.

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Best Grammar Schools in High Wycombe

3 grammar school profiles in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The linked Buckinghamshire guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.

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Best Grammar Schools in Amersham

2 grammar school profiles in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The linked Buckinghamshire guide covers shared test dates, downloads, and route detail.

Buckinghamshire overview

Buckinghamshire grammar schools at a glance

13 grammar schools sit in Buckinghamshire. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.

Schools 13 schools
Main places Buckinghamshire
School mix Mixed
Tests GL

What stands out

Buckinghamshire has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.

School mix and route

The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-ed options. The schools here all sit in the Buckinghamshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.

Area shape

What stands out in Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.

Local school cluster

Dr Challoner's High School, Beaconsfield High School, Aylesbury Grammar School, and 10 more schools sit close together in one compact cluster with boys', girls', and co-ed options.

School mix

The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-ed options.

Shared route

The schools here all sit in the Buckinghamshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.

Admissions

Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are Buckinghamshire grammar schools mainly concentrated?

Buckinghamshire is a compact area. 13 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.

What types of grammar schools are in Buckinghamshire?

The area includes boys' schools, girls' schools, and co-ed options.

Do the schools in Buckinghamshire share one test?

The schools here all sit in the Buckinghamshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.

Which admissions detail varies most in Buckinghamshire?

Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. Several of the schools here are very competitive.