Buckinghamshire College Group, Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire College Group is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 99 in Aylesbury. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Buckinghamshire College Group in detail
Buckinghamshire College Group in its own words
In its own words: "We’re here to make your young person’s transition to college smooth and enjoyable. As they gain independence and grow in confidence, you’ll see them thrive in an environment designed to support their success. Stay informed and support your young person’s journey with Buckinghamshire College Group. Here you can view and download our latest Parent Guide and subject-specific information."
Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Saturday 14 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Buckinghamshire
Vision and values (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 1238 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 15% went on to university or other higher education, 7% to apprenticeships and 35% into work. 4% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Aylesbury Rail Station, about 520 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Aylesbury College (opposite), 110 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 380 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Contribution to meeting skills needs: Reasonable
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
The college creates a welcoming and inclusive environment where learners thrive and develop valuable skills for work. Teachers are highly experienced and use effective teaching methods, with particularly strong support for learners with high needs. Learners benefit from industry-standard resources, real work experience, and strong employer partnerships that help them progress to positive destinations.
Key Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive learning environment where learners feel part of a friendly, diverse community
- High-quality teaching with experienced, qualified teachers who use effective strategies and demonstrations
- Ambitious curriculum for learners with high needs that has been significantly improved and meets individual aspirations
- Strong employer partnerships and curriculum aligned to local and national skills priorities
- Good progress and achievement rates across most programmes, with learners developing practical skills and work-readiness
Areas for Improvement
- A significant minority of learners and apprentices lack clear understanding of risks associated with radicalisation and extremism
- Some apprentices do not have specific targets identifying the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to develop, which slows progress
- Input from stakeholders on a small minority of courses is still in early stages of development
Safeguarding
Effective - most learners and apprentices understand local risks such as criminal exploitation and know how to report concerns, though understanding of radicalisation and extremism risks needs strengthening.
Extracurricular Activities
Velocity business pitch event, sensory garden building project, public space mural creation, specialist masterclasses in special effects and media make-up, supported internships
Buckinghamshire College Group is a further education college across three campuses in Aylesbury, Amersham and High Wycombe, offering vocational courses from entry level to level 4, T-levels, apprenticeships and adult learning programmes.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
c
Average grade
c
Best 3 A-Levels
z
Value added
1
A-Level students
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 1,238 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
4%
Top-third university
32%
Degree course
39%
Any L4+ destination
1%
Apprenticeships
Based on 512 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 42
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 8
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 37 slight.
8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Aylesbury
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Aylesbury
Across Buckinghamshire council
Places available
6,847
Applications
6,535
Got 1st preference
76.7%
Got preferred school
93.9%
All secondary applications across Buckinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(14)
Questions parents ask about Buckinghamshire College Group
What is Buckinghamshire College Group's Ofsted rating?
Buckinghamshire College Group was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024.
What is the catchment area for Buckinghamshire College Group?
No fixed boundary. When Buckinghamshire College Group is oversubscribed, Buckinghamshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How do I apply to Buckinghamshire College Group?
Apply through Buckinghamshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Buckinghamshire College Group on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Buckinghamshire College Group?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 42 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 37 slight. 8 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 13 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Buckinghamshire College Group?
Buckinghamshire College Group is at Oxford Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8PD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)