Aylesbury Grammar School – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Aylesbury Grammar School, Walton Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7RP
- Number of pupils: 1,300+
- Admissions contact: office@ags.bucks.sch.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 180
- 11+ exam: Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test selection test
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to Buckinghamshire residents)
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Exploring Aylesbury Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Aylesbury Grammar School (AGS), founded in 1598, is one of England’s oldest and most prestigious state grammar schools for boys aged 11-18 (with a mixed Sixth Form). Renowned for its academic excellence, AGS consistently achieves outstanding GCSE and A-level results, with 89% of A-level grades at A*-B in 2023. The school maintains a strong tradition of sending students to top universities, including Oxbridge and Russell Group institutions.
The curriculum at AGS balances traditional academic subjects with innovative learning approaches. Particular strengths include STEM subjects (with a dedicated engineering pathway), economics, and modern languages. The school’s “Excellence in Boys’ Education” program focuses on developing independent learning skills and intellectual curiosity.
Beyond academics, AGS offers an exceptional range of extracurricular activities including competitive sports (notably rugby and cricket), music ensembles, drama productions, and the Combined Cadet Force. The school’s partnerships with local businesses provide valuable work experience opportunities for senior students.
Navigating the Application process at Aylesbury Grammar School
- Automatic Registration: All Buckinghamshire primary school pupils are automatically entered for the 11+ test
- Out-of-County Applicants: Must register for the test by June of Year 5
- Test Preparation: Focus on verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning and mathematical skills
- Secondary Transfer Test: Taken in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit the Local Authority Common Application Form by October 31st
- Results: Scores released in October
- National Offer Day: March 1st
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What to Expect on Secondary Transfer Test at Aylesbury Grammar School
The Buckinghamshire 11+ consists of:
- Two 50-minute papers taken on the same morning
- Multiple-choice format with separate answer sheets
- Paper 1: Verbal reasoning and English comprehension
- Paper 2: Non-verbal reasoning and mathematics
- Standardised scoring (minimum qualifying score varies annually)
- Exam conditions at designated test centres across Buckinghamshire
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- Non-Verbal Patterns: Practice identifying sequences in shape-based questions
- Maths Speed: Improve mental arithmetic speed with regular timed exercises
- Full-Length Mocks: Complete at least 8 practice tests under timed conditions
- Error Analysis: Create a logbook to track and correct recurring mistakes
- Test Strategy: Teach intelligent guessing techniques for multiple-choice questions
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