GrammarCo-educationalOfsted · Outstanding
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Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire · HP21 8PE

AAB+ A-level

30%

9–7 GCSE

64.6%

Pupils

1,367

Inspection

Outstanding

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Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School is a selective, coeducational day grammar school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, educating over 1,300 pupils from ages 11 to 18. As a state-funded selective school, it serves the top academic achievers from the local authority and maintains strong academic standards across a traditional grammar school curriculum. The school combines rigorous academic provision with a wide co-curricular programme and emphasises pastoral care within a structured house system.

  • Selective entry ensures a cohort of high-achieving peers and ambitious academic culture
  • State-funded grammar status offering excellent value and zero tuition fees
  • Strong track record in GCSEs, A Levels and progression to top universities

Who thrives here

Academically gifted pupils who perform well in selective entrance assessments and thrive in a rigorous, structured environment. Ambitious learners who benefit from peer cohorts of similar ability and compete well in formal examinations.

Strengths at a glance

Exam results50th pctSports56th pctCo-curricular50th pctValue vs peers100th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typeGrammar · Day
Number of pupils1,367
Age range11–11
GenderCo-educational
FeesFree (state grammar)
Settingsuburban
LocationLocated in Aylesbury, with reasonable bus connections and rail access; many pupils drawn from wider Buckinghamshire grammar school catchment.

Contact & visit

Oxford Road

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

HP21 8PE

www.sirhenryfloyd.co.uk
01296424781
Mr Sam Holdsworth, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Aylesbury15 min
Aylesbury town centre (bus hub)10 min

Frequently asked questions

How much does Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School cost?

Sir Henry Floyd 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 Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School?

Sir Henry Floyd 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 Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School's exam results?

At Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, 30% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 64.6% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.

Is Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School a boarding school?

Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School is a day school in Aylesbury and does not offer boarding.

What is Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School's latest inspection rating?

Ofsted rated Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School “Outstanding” (2024).

What parents say

Frequently praised

Strong academic results and excellent value as state-funded selective grammar

Well-structured pastoral care and house system providing pastoral oversight

Ambitious peer group and competitive academic culture motivating high achievers

Common concerns

!Limited flexibility or alternative pathways for pupils who struggle with traditional exam-focused approach after selective entry