The school takes its pupils from a wide area as far from Aylesbury as Oxford and Milton Keynes, as admissions are determined by the eleven-plus.

A large number of pupils are also admitted in the Sixth Form from both local state and independent schools, though impressive GCSE results are required and competition for these places is high.

This site was built and opened in 1959 by Princess Alexandra, and is reflective of the modern, minimalist post-war architecture of the time.

Girls are short-listed for these roles by the nominations of members of their year group, and are subsequently elected by students, staff and members of the senior leadership team based on maturity, behaviour, attitude, academic achievements and contribution to school and house events.

[4] The school gives an annual travel scholarship award to honour the memory of Jane Brownlee a Head of Geography who died in service in 1998.

[6] The school is locally known for taking fundraising to (frequently comical) extremes – including sky-dives and 20-hour treks.

On Tuesday 21 November 2006 the school broke the world record for the number of Christmas crackers pulled simultaneously.

In addition to setting a new Guinness World Record of 1,217 Christmas crackers, the school pupils also raised over £2,500 in sponsorship for children's charity the NSPCC.

[7] The school has a good record of students attaining places on the prestigious Prime Minister's Global Fellowship programme.