Best Secondary Schools in Buckinghamshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 35 schools across Buckinghamshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

34%

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	87	View school
🥈	Chesham Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	84	View school
🥉	Dr Challoner's High School Secondary	Outstanding	84	View school
4.	Beaconsfield High School Secondary	Outstanding	83	View school
5.	Wycombe High School Secondary	Outstanding	83	View school
6.	Aylesbury Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	83	View school
7.	Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school
8.	Aylesbury High School Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school
9.	Sir William Borlase's Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school
10.	Royal Latin School Secondary	Outstanding	82	View school
11.	John Hampden Grammar School Secondary	Outstanding	81	View school
12.	The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Secondary	Good	75	View school
13.	Burnham Grammar School Secondary	Good	72	View school
14.	Waddesdon Church of England School Secondary	Outstanding	64	View school
15.	Amersham School Secondary	Good	57	View school
16.	The Cottesloe School Secondary	Good	53	View school
17.	Great Marlow School Secondary	Good	52	View school
18.	Holmer Green Senior School Secondary	Good	51	View school
19.	Cressex Community School Secondary	Good	50	View school
20.	Sir Thomas Fremantle School Secondary	Good	49	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Buckinghamshire?

There are 35 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire, of which 12 (34%) 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?

34% of secondary schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Outstanding and 43% 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.