Aylesbury High School is a secondary school in Aylesbury, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a girls school. It follows a selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Aylesbury High School currently has around 1358 pupils on roll, which is about 104% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and 100% girls. Around 5.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.7%.
Pupil backgrounds are varied, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 34.3%. indian pupils make up about 23% , followed by other asian at 11.2%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (96%) , including 90% who stay in school sixth forms and 4% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Walton Road, Aylesbury, HP21 7SX |
| Website: | www.ahs.bucks.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01296388222 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Marieke Forster |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136846 |
Ofsted inspection date: 05/12/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Girls |
| School Capacity: | 1300 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1358 |
| Number of Boys: | 0 |
| Number of Girls: | 1358 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 34.30% | 466 |
| Indian | 23.00% | 312 |
| Other Asian | 11.20% | 152 |
| Pakistani | 7.80% | 106 |
| African | 7.10% | 96 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 58 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 40 |
| Unclassified | 2.40% | 32 |
| Chinese | 1.70% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 22 |
| White and Black African | 1.10% | 15 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 12 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.70% | 9 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 7 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Green Nursery School Beech Green , Southcourt HP21 8JG | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnfurlong Junior School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 4out of 4 | 831 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Turnfurlong Infant School Turnfurlong Lane , HP21 7PL | 3out of 4 | 831 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Hazell Avenue , HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Infant School Hazell Avenue , HP21 7JF | - not rated | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Junior School Hazell Avenue , Bedgrove HP21 7JF | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury High School Walton Road , HP21 7SX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | - not rated | 236 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Aylesbury Grammar School Walton Road , HP21 7RP | 4out of 4 | 236 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Grange School Wendover Way , HP21 7NH | 3out of 4 | 425 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghamshire College Group Oxford Road , HP21 8PD | - not rated | 1,549 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocklake Park Community School Stocklake , HP20 1DP | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes School Room , Mandeville Road HP21 8AL | - not rated | 1,392 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pebble Brook School Churchill Avenue , HP21 8LZ | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ayl01 Bridge Year 11 Walton Court Community Centre, Hannon Road , HP21 8TJ | - not rated | 1,903 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kynaston School Stoke Leys Close , Kynaston Avenue HP21 9ET | - not rated | 2,195 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.