The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.6
3.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
22%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.15
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
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 176 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 92 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,067
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 15.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- JOHN COLET SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Ian Brierly (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
February 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Wharf Road, Wendover, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 6HF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is John Colet School a selective school?
No. John Colet School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is John Colet School's Ofsted rating?
John Colet School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Colet School?
John Colet School currently has 1,067 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Colet School take?
John Colet School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Colet School?
John Colet School is in Aylesbury, HP22 6HF, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Colet School have a sixth form?
Yes, John Colet School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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