The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Amersham Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6QT |
| Phone | 01494524955 |
| Reference Number | 136484 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1418 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 100%
Girls: 0% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 31.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 194 | Unknown | 194 |
| 8 | 198 | Unknown | 198 |
| 9 | 204 | Unknown | 204 |
| 10 | 208 | Unknown | 208 |
| 11 | 201 | Unknown | 201 |
| 12 | 204 | Unknown | 204 |
| 13 | 209 | Unknown | 209 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 40.3% |
| Indian | 17% |
| Pakistani | 12.8% |
| Asian, Other | 8.3% |
| White & Asian | 4.4% |
| White, Other | 4.2% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| African | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-27 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-10-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe | ||
| 2010-10-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-10-06 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-11-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-05-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-11-20 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 75.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.13 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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Data relates to students who sat their GCSE's in 2022 and was last updated in May 2024.
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| Name | Distance |
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0.55 miles |
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Hannah Ball Academy
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Hamilton Academy
Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SG |
0.81 miles |
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Kings Wood School and Nursery
Hollis Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7UN |
0.88 miles |
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Bowerdean Nursery School
Gordon Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6AW |
1.05 miles |
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The Disraeli School
The Pastures, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5JS |
1.09 miles |
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Hazlemere Church of England Combined School
Amersham Road, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PZ |
1.14 miles |
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High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Loakes Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JU |
1.22 miles |
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Crown House School
Bassetsbury Manor, Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1QX |
1.23 miles |
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Beechview Academy
Guinions Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NT |
1.38 miles |
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Ash Hill Primary School
Herbert Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7HT |
1.41 miles |
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Cedar Park School & Nursery
Cedar Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7EF |
1.51 miles |
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Oakridge School
Oakridge Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2PN |
1.51 miles |
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Manor Farm Community Infant School
Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PH |
1.55 miles |
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Manor Farm Junior School
Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PH |
1.56 miles |
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Tylers Green Middle School
Cock Lane, Tylers Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 8DS |
1.63 miles |
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Widmer End Community Combined School
Estcourt Drive, Widmer End, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6AH |
1.63 miles |
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Great Kingshill Church of England Combined School
Cryers Hill Road, Cryers Hill, HIGH WYCOMBE, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6JP |
1.63 miles |
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Abbey View Primary Academy
Kennedy Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BX |
1.76 miles |
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Millbrook Combined School
Mill End Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4BA |
1.76 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Godstowe Preparatory School
Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6PR |
0.51 miles |
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The Highcrest Academy
Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ |
0.98 miles |
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The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
19 London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BJ |
0.99 miles |
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Wycombe Abbey
Frances Dove Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE |
1.27 miles |
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Sir William Ramsay School
Rose Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7UB |
1.28 miles |
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Unity College
150 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3AE |
1.35 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PW |
1.73 miles |
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Wycombe High School
Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TB |
1.82 miles |
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John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ |
1.99 miles |
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Pipers Corner School
Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, HP15 6LP |
2.01 miles |
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Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NE |
2.13 miles |
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Holmer Green Senior School
Parish Piece, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6SP |
2.44 miles |
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Cressex Community School
Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA |
2.67 miles |
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Alfriston School
Penn Road, Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2TS |
3.77 miles |
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The Misbourne School
Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN |
4.24 miles |
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Great Marlow School
Bobmore Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JE |
4.35 miles |
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Missenden Abbey Adult Education College
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4.39 miles |
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E-Act Bourne End Academy
New Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BW |
4.41 miles |
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Beaconsfield High School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1RR |
4.82 miles |
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The Beaconsfield School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ |
4.97 miles |