The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 75.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a girls-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
75.9
32.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
99%
57.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
75%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.08
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
94%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 181 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,269
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 2.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- BEACONSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Christina Bond (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1RR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmButlers Court School
Primary · Very close
Davenies School
Independent · 520m away
St Mary and All Saints CofE Primary School
Primary · 840m away
High March School
Independent · 1.2km away
Holtspur School & Pre-School
Primary · 1.7km away
Alfriston School
Academy · 2.6km away
Seer Green Church of England School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Beaconsfield High School a selective school?
Yes. Beaconsfield High School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is Beaconsfield High School's Ofsted rating?
Beaconsfield High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Beaconsfield High School?
Beaconsfield High School currently has 1,269 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Beaconsfield High School take?
Beaconsfield High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Beaconsfield High School?
Beaconsfield High School is in Beaconsfield, HP9 1RR, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Beaconsfield High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Beaconsfield High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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