Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, Aylesbury – 11+ Parent’s Guide
Essential Details
- Address: Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School, Oxford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PE
- Number of pupils: 1,200+
- Admissions contact: office@sirhenryfloyd.co.uk
- Number of places in Year 7: 180
- 11+ exam: Buckinghamshire 11+ selection test (GL Assessment)
- Catchment area: Yes (priority given to students within Buckinghamshire)
Mark Your Calendar
See Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School’s website for latest information and key dates.
Exploring Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School: A Parent’s Guide
Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School is a co-educational selective school with a strong reputation for academic excellence and inclusive values. Established in 1976, the school provides an outstanding education for students aged 11-18, combining rigorous scholarship with exceptional pastoral care.
The curriculum at Sir Henry Floyd offers:
- A comprehensive range of GCSE and A-Level subjects with particular strengths in STEM, business and modern languages
- Specialist programs in medicine, engineering and computer science
- State-of-the-art facilities including science labs, technology suites and performing arts centre
- A thriving Sixth Form with excellent university progression
The school achieves consistently strong results, with 83% of GCSEs at grade 7-9 and 78% of A-Levels at A*-B in 2023.
Navigating the Application Process for Sir Henry Floyd Grammar School
The admissions process involves:
- Registration: Automatic registration for Buckinghamshire residents (non-Bucks residents must register separately)
- Open Events: Attend the school’s open morning in June/July of Year 5
- 11+ Exam: All registered students sit the Buckinghamshire 11+ test in September of Year 6
- Application Deadline: Submit your CAF form by October 31st of Year 6
- Results: Scores released in October, with offers made on National Offer Day (March 1st)
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The Buckinghamshire 11+ exam consists of:
- Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes): Testing vocabulary, comprehension and logic
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (50 minutes): Assessing spatial awareness and pattern recognition
- Mathematics (50 minutes): Covering the Key Stage 2 curriculum with challenging problem-solving
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To maximise performance in the Buckinghamshire 11+:
- Develop Vocabulary: Regular reading of challenging texts is essential
- Master Mental Arithmetic: Speed and accuracy are crucial
- Practice Spatial Reasoning: Use puzzle books and online resources
- Use Bucks-Specific Resources: Ensure materials match the test format
- Simulate Exam Conditions: Complete full mock tests under timed conditions
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