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Buckinghamshire College Group

Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PDSecondaryAges 16–99MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
Progress 8
-0.30
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
145 1st-choice / 194 places
Ranking
#2,253
of 3,141 nationally

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.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range16 to 99 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOxford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PD
HeadteacherJenny Craig
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Free School Meals (FSM)21.3%
School Capacity1,130
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Art StudiosScience LabsGymnasiumICT SuiteTennis CourtsSports HallDining HallTheatreLibraryPlaying FieldsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

Martial ArtsSwimmingCricketNetballRoundersAthleticsCross CountryBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChessYoung EnterpriseModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghDebate

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Buckinghamshire College Group has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.