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.

Buckinghamshire has 35 secondary schools, of which 11 (31%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 19 rated Good — 86% of 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.

Catchment data available for 24 schools in Buckinghamshire. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

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.

35
Total schools
11
Outstanding
31%
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. The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
11. Royal Latin School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
12. Burnham Grammar School
Secondary
 Good 90 View school
13. Chesham Grammar School
Secondary
 Outstanding 75 View school
14. Waddesdon Church of England School
Secondary
 Outstanding 74 View school
15. The Misbourne School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
16. Cressex Community School
Secondary
 Good 66 View school
17. Amersham School
Secondary
 Good 64 View school
18. Great Marlow School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
19. John Colet School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
20. Holmer Green Senior School
Secondary
 Good 61 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 11 (31%) 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?
31% of secondary schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Outstanding and 54% 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.