Ofsted school ratings in Buckinghamshire
In Buckinghamshire (South East), 80 of 94 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.1%. That is 2.1 percentage points below the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 85.1%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 19
- Good
- 61
- Requires improvement
- 11
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 94
- rank 99/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Buckinghamshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Buckinghamshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 19 | 20.2% |
| Good | 61 | 64.9% |
| Requires improvement | 11 | 11.7% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 3.2% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Buckinghamshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 7 | 53 | 10 | 2 | 83.3% |
| Secondary | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 89.5% |
| Special | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
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Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Buckinghamshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 80 of 94 graded state-funded schools in Buckinghamshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 85.1%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Buckinghamshire have?
- Buckinghamshire has 19 schools rated Outstanding and 61 rated Good, out of 94 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Buckinghamshire?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Buckinghamshire, and 11 rated Requires improvement, out of 94 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Buckinghamshire?
- By phase in Buckinghamshire: 83.3% of 72 primary schools; 89.5% of 19 secondary schools; 100.0% of 2 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Buckinghamshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Buckinghamshire ranks 99 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 85.1% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.