Aylesbury
24/09/2026
Finding the best school for your child in Aylesbury
Since 1989, Michael Anthony has been an established estate agents in Aylesbury, a bustling and historic market town in the heart of Buckinghamshire. It’s the choice for many young families and professionals looking to get out of the hustle and bustle of London. With the capital only just over an hour away by train, the town is commuter friendly with the added benefit of the Chiltern Hills on its doorstep, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Why is Aylesbury a popular place to live?
The town is filled with history and was an important market town during the Anglo-Saxon times. As you walk around the town centre, you can see architecture from Georgian, Jacobean and Tudor times – especially around the 13th century St. Mary’s Church.
Aylesbury offers many days out for families including The Roald Dahl Children’s Gallery, The Waterside Theatre and Aqua Vale Swimming and Fitness Centre. For teenagers, there’s plenty of great shopping, restaurants and places to meet friends.
What is the cost of living in Aylesbury?
The average one-bed flat in Aylesbury costs £185,000, terraced properties cost £260,000 and semi-detached properties cost £310,000. The crime rate is below average.
What secondary schools are there in Aylesbury?
Buckinghamshire as a county has plenty of reputable schools and many of them are in the Aylesbury area. Below you will find all the information you need in order to make an informed decision about primary schools in Aylesbury. There is also a wide range of primary schools in Aylesbury which you can read about here.
Aylesbury Grammar School was founded in 1598 and has a rich history. The school educates around 1,250 boys and was rated Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in November 2022. The school also has a sixth form for 16 to 18 year olds.
Aylesbury High School is the girls’ secondary school located across the road from Aylesbury Grammar School for boys. The school was rated Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in December 2023. The two schools often combine for performances, dances, theatre visits and other joint activities.
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School is a mixed secondary school and sixth form for both boys and girls aged 11-18. The school was rated Outstanding at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in February 2024. It also achieves above average exam results in maths and English.
The Aylesbury Vale Academy is both a primary and secondary school, so caters to children and young people aged 3-19. At its most recent inspection in May 2024, Ofsted confirmed that it continues to be a good school. The school has a catchment area of North Aylesbury, including Quarrendon, Elmhurst and Watermead, as well as the villages of Hardwick, Weedon, Whitchurch, Oving and Pitchcott.
Chiltern Way is an award-winning trust for children aged 4 to 19 with special education needs (SEN). It comprises both a primary and secondary school, and its March 2026 Ofsted report card rated it Exceptional for inclusion and Strong standard in every other area inspected.
John Colet School is a mixed-gender school and sixth form located in Wendover, for ages 11-18 and has over 1000 students. At its most recent inspection in October 2024, Ofsted found that the school has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at its previous inspection, when it was judged Good.
Pebble Brook School is a SEN secondary school for ages 11-16. The school has around 100 students and at its most recent inspection in March 2024 Ofsted confirmed that it continues to be a good school. The school also has a sixth form for students aged 16 to 19.
Stocklake Park Community School
Stocklake Park Community School is part of the Vale Federation of Special Schools and is based on two sites, Stocklake Park main site and Harding House. The school offers educational provision for students with complex learning difficulties, from 11 to 19 years of age. Stocklake Park’s September 2026 Ofsted report card rated it Expected standard in every area inspected.
The Grange School is a secondary school and sixth form for ages 11 to 19. The Grange School was judged Good by Ofsted at its most recent inspection in April 2024.
The Mandeville School has around 1000 students between the ages of 11 and 18.
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