Macintyre School, Aylesbury
Macintyre School is a special school for pupils aged 10 to 19 in Aylesbury. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Macintyre School in detail
Macintyre School in its own words
In its own words: "MacIntyre was established in 1966 by Kenneth Newton Wright, the parent of a disabled child. MacIntyre has grown to become a leading national charity shaping inclusive and welcoming neighbourhoods where people with learning disabilities and autistic people are able to contribute, connect and lead gloriously ordinary lives."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Macintyre School are Stocklake Park Community School (4.2 miles, Good); Red Balloon Aylesbury (4.7 miles); The Pace Centre (4.7 miles, Outstanding); and Benjamin College (5 miles, Good).
Stocklake Park Community SchoolRed Balloon AylesburyThe Pace CentreBenjamin College
Who goes there
In 2026, 0 pupils (0%) received SEN support and 35 (94.6%) had an education, health and care plan.
Macintyre School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Macintyre School.
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Church Street (adjacent), 120 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 7 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Sixth form.
About
MacIntyre School is a mixed Independent school for children with learning disabilities and/or autism. It is situated in the village of Wingrave near Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Approved
Section 41
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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Dementia Resources
30 Sep 2026
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10 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
School Occupancy
74%
Available places
37 pupils
50 places
13 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
35
EHC Plans
94.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Macintyre School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
37
Total Pupils
28
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Macintyre School
Questions parents ask about Macintyre School
What is Macintyre School's Ofsted rating?
Macintyre School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
Does Macintyre School meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in February 2024, Macintyre School met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to Macintyre School?
Macintyre School has around 37 pupils on roll.
Does Macintyre School have specialist SEN provision?
Macintyre School is approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014, so parents can ask for it to be named in their child's education, health and care (EHC) plan.
How do I apply to Macintyre School?
Macintyre School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Macintyre School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Macintyre School?
Macintyre School is at Leighton Road, Wingrave, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP22 4PA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)