How do you decide which schools are best?

We combine official data sources and our methodology to highlight consistent performance. Use filters to personalise results based on what matters to your family.

Are all Buckinghamshire neighbourhoods included?

Yes. We group schools by their locality field so you can quickly scan areas and their nearby schools. All sections are expanded by default on this page.

Why do results differ from Ofsted-only lists?

We consider a broader set of indicators and present more flexible filtering, including faith options, mixed/grammar status, and age ranges.

2026 Best Secondary Schools in Buckinghamshire Area

Schools across Buckinghamshire district. Explore 45 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire. The current top-ranked secondary schools are Wycombe Abbey, Dr Challoner's High School, and Beaconsfield High School. Compare local rankings, GCSE results, FMS Inspection Score, and neighbourhood options in one place.

All schools in Buckinghamshire

Key Performance Metrics for Buckinghamshire

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Buckinghamshire66%

England56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Buckinghamshire51.6

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Buckinghamshire38%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Buckinghamshire4.5

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Buckinghamshire7.9/10

England7.4/10

% students achieving grades 9-7 (A*-A equivalent)

Buckinghamshire

66%vsEngland

56%

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Buckinghamshire

51.6vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Buckinghamshire

38%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Buckinghamshire

4.5vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Buckinghamshire

7.9/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Buckinghamshire

Showing 1-20 of 45 schools

Wycombe Abbey
Holmer Green
Dr Challoner's High School
Little Chalfont
ADGrades not where they should be?We match your child with a qualified GCSE or A-Level tutor.5.0·108 Google reviewsFind my tutor →
ADTHE DEGREE GAPGrades not where they
should be?5.0 · 108 reviewsFind my tutor →
Beaconsfield High School
Beaconsfield
ADGrades not where they should be?We match your child with a qualified GCSE or A-Level tutor.5.0·108 Google reviewsFind my tutor →
ADTHE DEGREE GAPGrades not where they
should be?5.0 · 108 reviewsFind my tutor →
Aylesbury High School
Walton
Chesham Grammar School
White Hill
Wycombe High School
Cressex
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Little Chalfont
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Aylesbury
Aylesbury Grammar School
Walton
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
Marlow
John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill
Royal Latin School
Buckingham
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Terriers
Stowe School
Stowe
Pipers Corner School
Great Kingshill
Thornton College
Thornton
Burnham Grammar School
Burnham
St Mary's School
Gerrards Cross
Akeley Wood Senior School
Akeley
Waddesdon Church of England School
Waddesdon