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Beaconsfield High School

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Beaconsfield High School

Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1RR

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Selective · Girls

Ofsted
Outstanding
Dec 2019

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

75.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
Own / consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Buckinghamshire tests children by default - registration is opt-out rather than opt-in. The test is sat in September of Year 6.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
75.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
71.3%
Basics 9-5
99.4%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

75.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2376.946.4
2023/2476.546.4
2024/2575.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+1.040.00
2023/24+0.950.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
75.4%
EBacc APS
7.09
EBacc 9-5
68.7%
EBacc 9-4
73.2%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
43.90
A*-A Grades
50.7%
A*-B Grades
81.1%
AAB+ %
29.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 171 students entered

Community & Reviews

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

The Beaconsfield School
0.25 km away · Academy converter
Good
Alfriston School
2.56 km away · Academy special converter
Outstanding
E-Act Bourne End Academy
4.98 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
The Chalfonts Community College
5.12 km away · Academy converter
Good
Thorpe House School
6.08 km away · Other independent school

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About Beaconsfield High School

Beaconsfield High School is a secondary school in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 251 responses), 89% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.7. The school has around 1,269 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, HP9 1RR | More schools in Buckinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Beaconsfield High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2019 — Outstanding
  3. May 2007 — Outstanding (predecessor: Beaconsfield High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Beaconsfield High School

What is Beaconsfield High School's Ofsted rating?
Beaconsfield High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What do parents say about Beaconsfield High School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 251 responses): 89% of parents would recommend Beaconsfield High School.
What are Beaconsfield High School's latest exam results?
Beaconsfield High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 75.7. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Beaconsfield High School located?
Beaconsfield High School is a secondary school in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire (HP9 1RR).
How many pupils attend Beaconsfield High School?
Beaconsfield High School has around 1,269 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Beaconsfield High School with other schools?
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