Buckinghamshire College Group
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About Buckinghamshire College Group
Buckinghamshire College Group is a popular choice for post-16 students, with 365 applications for 194 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. Of those, 145 were first-preference applications, all of which received offers. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, so it is not possible to report on that specific measure of satisfaction. However, the high level of demand suggests that families in the area see it as a viable option for their teenagers. The school is a state-funded, mixed secondary with a sixth form, catering for students aged 16 to 99, and is led by headteacher Jenny Craig. It serves a diverse cohort, with 21.3 per cent of students eligible for free school meals, which is a useful indicator of the school's inclusive intake.
Academically, the school's most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023 rated it Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. Behaviour and attitudes were rated Requires improvement, a downgrade from the previous Good inspection in 2016. At GCSE, the school's Progress 8 score was -0.3, which is below the national average and significantly lower than the Buckinghamshire local authority average of 0.25. This places it 28th out of 38 schools in the county, in the bottom 50 per cent nationally. Attainment 8 was 40.1, and 58 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths. At A-level, the average points per entry was 24.3, equivalent to a D+, and the value-added score was -0.4, rated below average. Only 69 students took A-levels in the 2023/24 cohort.
The school offers a wide range of facilities, including a theatre, library, sixth form centre, sports hall, and playing fields, plus clubs such as the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Model UN, and Young Enterprise. It also provides extensive SEND support, covering specific learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. Given its oversubscribed status and broad age range, the school is likely to suit families seeking a large, inclusive sixth-form college environment rather than a traditional school for younger teenagers. Its below-average Progress 8 and A-level value-added scores mean that parents prioritising strong academic outcomes may want to compare it with higher-performing local grammar schools, such as Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, which is just 0.1 km away and rated Outstanding.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 16 to 99 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Oxford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PD |
| Headteacher | Jenny Craig |
| Local Authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.3% |
| School Capacity | 1,130 |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-0.30)
2253rd of 3,141
Nationally
327th of 461
In South East
28th of 34
In Buckinghamshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
A-Level Results
2023/24Average Points per Entry
Value Added Score
Best 3 A-Levels (Average)
'21/22
31.6
'22/23
23.0
'23/24
24.3
Source: Department for Education 16-18 Performance Tables, 2023/24. Value Added measures progress compared to students with similar GCSE results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2344%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 163 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)44%
- FE college36%
- Employment8%
- Not sustained6%
- Apprenticeship4%
- Sixth form college1%
93% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
Where school leavers go
2022/2337%
of A-level / Level 3 leavers go to higher education (cohort: 60 pupils).
Top-tier university progression
2%
Russell Group
2%
Top-third HE
Percentages of the whole cohort (not just HE-goers). Russell Group = 24 elite research universities. Top-third HE = top by mean UCAS tariff.
- Employment40%
- University (HE)37%
- Apprenticeship15%
- Not sustained5%
- Further education2%
Sources: DfE 16-18 destination measures (broad bucket); DfE KS5 student destinations file (Russell Group / top-third HE / Oxbridge). Level 3 cohort. “Sustained” means the pupil was in education, apprenticeship or employment for 6 months in the year following completion.
Sixth form A-level subjects
2022/23- Biology11
- Geography7
- Psychology7
- Art and Design (Photography)6
- Chemistry6
- History6
- Mathematics6
- Art and Design (Fine Art)4
- English Literature3
Subjects with at least 3 entries in 2022/23. Number shown next to each subject is the number of pupils who sat that A-level exam — a rough indicator of subject popularity at this school. Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed194
365
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
145 families put this school as their 1st choice (40% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Lower than the national median (10%) — mostly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British79.7%
- White (other)5.3%
- Asian4.9%
- Mixed3.8%
- Black0.7%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
11
Total schools
10
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Buckinghamshire College Group
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Oxford Road, Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PD
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