Aylesbury Grammar School
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire · HP21 7RP
Aylesbury Grammar School is a selective, high-achieving boys' day grammar school founded in 1598 with a strong local reputation across Buckinghamshire. The school emphasises character development alongside academic excellence, positioning itself as a 'free school for Aylesbury' committed to broadening opportunity irrespective of background. With 1,336 pupils across three entry points (11, 13, 16), it combines traditional grammar school rigour with modern pastoral and enrichment provision, recently celebrating its 425th anniversary.
- →Strong academic outcomes and selective entry ensuring able peer cohort
- →Long-established reputation and broad co-curricular programme including music, sport, and Duke of Edinburgh
- →Day-only model suited to local families; no boarding pressures
- →Character-focused pastoral system with clear house structure and individual nurturing
Who thrives here
Academically confident boys aged 11–18 who value traditional grammar school structure, pastoral care through houses, and a broad co-curricular offer. Pupils who thrive in a competitive but supportive academic environment and engage with enrichment activities.
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Contact & visit
Walton Road
Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
HP21 7RP
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
How much does Aylesbury Grammar School cost?
Aylesbury Grammar School is a state grammar school, so there are no tuition fees — places are free and allocated by the 11-plus exam and the school’s admissions criteria.
How do you get into Aylesbury Grammar School?
Aylesbury Grammar School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Aylesbury Grammar School's exam results?
At Aylesbury Grammar School, 35.7% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 65.8% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Aylesbury Grammar School a boarding school?
Aylesbury Grammar School is a day school in Aylesbury and does not offer boarding.
What is Aylesbury Grammar School's latest inspection rating?
Ofsted rated Aylesbury Grammar School “Outstanding” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong sense of belonging and community; students feel valued as individuals
✓Consistent encouragement and academic challenge with pastoral support
✓Broad enrichment offer and co-curricular opportunities
✓Effective house system fostering identity and competition
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected; limited external scrutiny data