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.

276

Total schools

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 40 (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 66% 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.