Aylesbury High School

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 5 December 2023

Pupils are, rightly, proud to attend this excellent school. They meet its exceptionally high expectations, excelling academically and flourishing into well-rounded individuals. Pupils love learning and embody the school's values of 'boundless aspiration, resilient bravery, curious engagement and selfless generosity'. They rise to high levels of challenge in lessons and are excited to learn more. Pupils develop remarkable independence and study skills through the very deliberate work of the school. This helps them feel confident and prepared for their next stages of learning. Alongside the inspiring academic curriculum, pupils benefit from the many meaningful leadership roles that they take on. These provide pupils and older students with the opportunity to understand the positive impact they can have in their school and beyond. The house system is particularly impressive, with pupil-led competitions that showcase talents, teamwork and organisational skills. The head girl and the pupil 'cabinet' are integral to the school. They work with the adult leadership team to address issues raised by pupils and to run large events, such as graduation ceremonies and fundraising events. Pupils are overwhelmingly positive about their experiences at the school and about the nurture they receive that helps them achieve highly in a safe and vibrant environment.

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