Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Buckinghamshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 276 schools across Buckinghamshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Buckinghamshire has 276 primary & secondary schools, of which 38 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 175 rated Good — 77% of primary & secondary schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Dr Challoner's Grammar School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Application deadlines in Buckinghamshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

276
Total schools
38
Outstanding
14%
Outstanding rate
66.4%
Avg KS2 SATs
46.6
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥈 Wycombe High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
🥉 John Hampden Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
4. Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
5. Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
6. Aylesbury High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
7. Aylesbury Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
8. Dr Challoner's High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
9. Beaconsfield High School
Secondary
 Outstanding 98 View school
10. Henry Allen Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
11. Bowerdean Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
12. Davenies School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
13. High March School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
14. Heatherton School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
15. Caldicott School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
16. Maltman's Green School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
17. Swanbourne House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
18. The Beacon School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
19. Dair House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
20. Gateway School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Buckinghamshire?
There are 276 primary & secondary schools in Buckinghamshire, of which 38 (14%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Buckinghamshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Buckinghamshire is Dr Challoner's Grammar School. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Buckinghamshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Buckinghamshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Buckinghamshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Buckinghamshire?
14% of primary & secondary schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Outstanding and 63% are rated Good. 78.3% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.