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Beaconsfield High School

Buckinghamshire, HP9 1RRSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2024
Progress 8
+0.95
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
272 1st-choice / 185 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#101 of 3,141 nationally

About Beaconsfield High School

Beaconsfield High School is a girls’ secondary school in Buckinghamshire that is significantly oversubscribed, reflecting its strong local reputation. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 753 applications for 185 places, an oversubscription ratio of 4.07, with 272 of those applications listing it as a first preference. The school currently has 1,269 pupils on roll, well above its official capacity of 1,100, which suggests it is operating at high demand. Just 2.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure notably lower than the national average, indicating a relatively affluent intake. The school is selective in practice, as Buckinghamshire operates a grammar school system, and Beaconsfield High School is one of 12 schools in the local authority rated Outstanding by Ofsted. It is ranked 4th out of 34 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire based on Progress 8 scores, placing it in the top tier locally.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1RR
HeadteacherChristina Bond
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils1,269
Free School Meals (FSM)2.7%
School Capacity1,269 / 1,100 (115% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 Dec 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (4 Dec 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jan 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Sixth Form CentreTennis CourtsSwimming PoolDining HallPlaying FieldsSports HallScience LabsGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

20

Sports

CricketRowingRoundersTennisBadmintonCross CountryRugbySwimmingHockeyGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperArt ClubBook ClubDebateOrchestraModel United NationsGardeningDuke of EdinburghDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthHearingVisionPhysicalMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Beaconsfield High School

Beaconsfield High School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.