Aylesbury Grammar School
11+ Admissions Guide 2026

How to get into Aylesbury Grammar School

Grammar SchoolBuckinghamshire, South East9 days until registration opensOfsted: Outstanding

Gender

Boys

Exam Board

GL Assessment

Places (Year 7)

186

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

18.5:1

Healthy

About Aylesbury Grammar School

Aylesbury Grammar School is a boys' grammar school where pupils thrive academically and personally, with many sixth formers going on to secure places at their first-choice universities. The school places strong emphasis on character development alongside rigorous academics, with pupils actively contributing to school life through an influential student committee and extensive volunteering programmes. A well-resourced library and culture of wide reading support learning across all subjects, while the house system fosters a genuine sense of belonging. Sixth formers take on meaningful leadership roles as mentors and prefects, creating a community where younger pupils are inspired by those ahead of them.

Subjects Tested

MathsEnglishVerbal ReasoningNon-Verbal Reasoning

Ages & Pupils

1,344

Total pupils

Ofsted Rating

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness

Inspected 11 February 2022

Quality of Education

Outstanding

Behaviour & Attitudes

Outstanding

Personal Development

Outstanding

Leadership & Management

Outstanding

Sixth Form Provision

Outstanding

Academic Performance

Attainment 8

74.5

Average GCSE score across 8 subjects

National average46.2

GCSE Grade 5+

95.2%

Achieving Grade 5+ in English & Maths

National average45.3%

School Profile

School Size
1,344 pupilsLarge
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
18.5:1Healthy
Consortium
Buckinghamshire

Test Format

Two tests of approximately 60 minutes each: verbal, numerical and non-verbal ability

Admissions

Published Admission Number
186 places

Student Demographics

5.7%

Free School Meals

25.7%

English as Additional Language

0.67%

EHCP

1.49%

SEN Support

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