Buckinghamshire boys' schools league table 2025
Single-sex boys' schools. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 5 schools in Buckinghamshire, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- Primary Schools in Buckinghamshire
- Secondary Schools in Buckinghamshire
- State Schools in Buckinghamshire
- Academies & Free Schools in Buckinghamshire
- Independent Schools in Buckinghamshire
- Grammar Schools in Buckinghamshire
- Girls' Schools in Buckinghamshire
- Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Buckinghamshire
- Primary Schools by KS2 Results in Buckinghamshire
- Sixth Forms by A Level Results in Buckinghamshire
- Largest Schools in Buckinghamshire
- 198Dr Challoner's Grammar SchoolAmersham · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,384 students
- 298The Royal Grammar School, High WycombeHigh Wycombe · Academy Secondary73.9 Attainment 8 · 1,451 students
- 397John Hampden Grammar SchoolHigh Wycombe · Academy Secondary72.3 Attainment 8 · 1,281 students
- 496Aylesbury Grammar SchoolAylesbury · Academy Secondary74.5 Attainment 8 · 1,346 students
- 586Thorpe House SchoolGerrards Cross · Independent All-through55.4 Attainment 8 · 267 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Challoner's Grammar School Amersham · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 98.1 Top 5% | 73.9 Attainment 8 | 1,384 |
| 2 | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe High Wycombe · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 97.6 Top 5% | 73.9 Attainment 8 | 1,451 |
| 3 | John Hampden Grammar School High Wycombe · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.6 Top 5% | 72.3 Attainment 8 | 1,281 |
| 4 | Aylesbury Grammar School Aylesbury · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 96.1 Top 5% | 74.5 Attainment 8 | 1,346 |
| 5 | Thorpe House School Gerrards Cross · All-through · Ages 3–18 | Independent | 86.4 Top 10% | 55.4 Attainment 8 | 267 |
Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham leads the 2025 list of boys' schools in Buckinghamshire with a Success Index (England) of 98.1. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are academy, 1 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East boys' schools league table, every school on the Buckinghamshire page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best boys school in Buckinghamshire?
Dr Challoner's Grammar School in Amersham, South East ranks first among boys' schools in Buckinghamshire with a Success Index (England) of 98.1 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,384).
How are boys' schools in Buckinghamshire ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.