Wycombe High School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Marlow Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1TB |
| Phone | 01494523961 |
| Reference Number | 136723 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1322 |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | 189 | 189 |
| 8 | Unknown | 192 | 192 |
| 9 | Unknown | 193 | 193 |
| 10 | Unknown | 186 | 186 |
| 11 | Unknown | 180 | 180 |
| 12 | Unknown | 198 | 198 |
| 13 | Unknown | 184 | 184 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 37.1% |
| Pakistani | 18.9% |
| Indian | 18.4% |
| Asian, Other | 5.3% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| Unclassified | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% |
| African | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-06-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-30 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-06-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Wycombe High School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-10-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-01-27 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-10-05 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-01-27 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 75.5 | 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) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
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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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| Name | Distance |
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High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Loakes Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JU |
0.61 miles |
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Chepping View Primary Academy
Cressex Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4PR |
0.62 miles |
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Abbey View Primary Academy
Kennedy Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BX |
0.72 miles |
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Oakridge School
Oakridge Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2PN |
0.85 miles |
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Castlefield School
The Middle Way, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3LE |
0.96 miles |
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Hamilton Academy
Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SG |
1.02 miles |
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Crown House School
Bassetsbury Manor, Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1QX |
1.19 miles |
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Booker Hill School
Field Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4LR |
1.2 miles |
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Bowerdean Nursery School
Gordon Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6AW |
1.24 miles |
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The Disraeli School
The Pastures, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5JS |
1.43 miles |
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Millbrook Combined School
Mill End Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4BA |
1.49 miles |
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Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire
Unit 3 - Spearmast Industrial Estate, Land End Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4JG |
1.5 miles |
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Hannah Ball Academy
Philip Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7JS |
1.54 miles |
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Beechview Academy
Guinions Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NT |
1.64 miles |
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Marsh School
Abbey Barn Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1RW |
1.74 miles |
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Kings Wood School and Nursery
Hollis Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7UN |
2.01 miles |
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The Downley School
Faulkner Way, Downley, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5AL |
2.19 miles |
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Highworth Combined School and Nursery
Highworth Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7PH |
2.21 miles |
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Burford School
Marlow Bottom, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 3PQ |
2.3 miles |
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Carrington Junior School
4 Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AA |
2.42 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ |
0.18 miles |
|
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PW |
0.27 miles |
|
Chiltern Wood School
Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NE |
0.48 miles |
|
Wycombe Abbey
Frances Dove Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE |
0.56 miles |
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The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
19 London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Chalfont St Giles, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BJ |
1 miles |
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Cressex Community School
Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA |
1.01 miles |
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Unity College
150 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3AE |
1.25 miles |
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Godstowe Preparatory School
Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6PR |
1.31 miles |
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The Highcrest Academy
Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ |
1.72 miles |
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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT |
1.82 miles |
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Great Marlow School
Bobmore Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JE |
2.69 miles |
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Sir William Ramsay School
Rose Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7UB |
2.94 miles |
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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2BR |
3.48 miles |
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Pipers Corner School
Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, HP15 6LP |
3.57 miles |
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E-Act Bourne End Academy
New Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BW |
3.59 miles |
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Holmer Green Senior School
Parish Piece, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6SP |
4.23 miles |
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Alfriston School
Penn Road, Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2TS |
4.65 miles |