Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools ranked highly in Sunday Times Parent Power Guide
The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide is a highly respected authority on school rankings across the UK. Their definitive guide to primary and secondary schooling is keenly regarded by parents keen to secure a place at one of the desirable institutions.
The latest Parent Power Guide for top secondary schools was published on 9th December 2024 and revealed that ten grammar schools in Buckinghamshire have been ranked among the top in the region for their ‘academic excellence’ and ‘exceptional’ range of extracurriculars.
Chesham Grammar School in Chesham was 29th. Dr Challoner’s Grammar School in Amersham came 33rd. Dr Challoner’s High School in Little Chalfont came 38th. Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School in Marlow came 54th. Beaconsfield High School in Beaconsfield came 57th. The Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe came 59th. Aylesbury Grammar School in Aylesbury came 70th. Wycombe High School in High Wycombe came 83rd. Aylesbury High School in Aylesbury came 89th. John Hampden Grammar school in High Wycombe came 90th. |
The grammar schools in Buckinghamshire are highly sought after as they promise a high-quality education with all the extracurricular activities on offer. Due to strict catchment areas, many students are also within walking distance or a short bus ride away making the schools – and local areas – a very attractive option.
Levelling up: universities seek out state school applicants
With increasing pressure on universities to redress the balance between privately educated and state educated children, the draw of a selective state grammar is now even greater.
The importance of schooling in a relocation
Schooling is often the driving force behind our relocation enquiries. Families with preschool children in London seek our help as they find the London schooling system is fiercely competitive. Chiltern Relocation moves many clients to Beaconsfield, Amersham, Chesham, the Chalfont’s and Marlow in the hope that their child will secure a grammar school place.
However, these families also wish to enjoy a larger house and garden and a better quality of life, whilst being within an easy commute into London.
Full list of grammar schools in Buckinghamshire
There are 13 grammar school in the county which are all highly desirable:
- Aylesbury Grammar School (boys)
- Aylesbury High School (girls)
- Beaconsfield High School (girls)
- Burnham Grammar School (co-ed)
- Chesham Grammar School (co-ed)
- Dr Challoner’s Grammar School in Amersham (boys)
- Dr Challoner’s High School in Little Chalfont (girls)
- John Hampden Grammar School in High Wycombe (boys)
- Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe (boys)
- Royal Latin School in Buckingham (co-ed)
- Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School in Aylesbury (mixed)
- Sir William Borlase’s Grammar School in Marlow (co-ed)
- Wycombe High School (girls)
Top 100 private schools:
Wycombe Abbey makes a return appearance at 12th
Need help?
If you would like to explore the grammar school system for your child and would like help with your home search and be confident that you live within catchment of a grammar school then Chiltern Relocation can help. Call us on 01494 672086 or email: enquiries@chilternrelocation.com or visit: www.chilternrelocation.com
