The Highcrest Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hatters Lane High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 7NQ |
| Phone | 01494529866 |
| Reference Number | 136858 |
The Highcrest Academy is a kind and welcoming school with supportive parents and proud staff. While there is a sharp focus on personal development and a broad, ambitious curriculum, the evidence gathered during this recent ungraded inspection indicates that some aspects of the school's performance might not be as strong as at the last inspection in February 2020. The school has identified weaknesses in exam outcomes and is actively working to improve curriculum practices, yet it is still in the early stages of implementing effective teaching strategies across all subjects. The school is well-managed by a dedicated board of trustees who prioritize safeguarding and staff wellbeing.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1072 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.88%
Girls: 51.12% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 35.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 26.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 81 | 99 | 180 |
| 8 | 100 | 80 | 180 |
| 9 | 95 | 86 | 181 |
| 10 | 87 | 94 | 181 |
| 11 | 89 | 91 | 180 |
| 12 | 35 | 64 | 99 |
| 13 | 37 | 34 | 71 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 30.4% |
| Pakistani | 28.3% |
| White, Other | 10.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 5% |
| African | 4.3% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.2% |
| Indian | 2.6% |
| Caribbean | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 11 Feb 2020 | School inspection |
| 16 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Apr 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 17 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Highcrest Community School | |
| 03 Nov 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 31 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
| 20 Oct 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive school environment that promotes kindness and respect.
- High academic ambitions with a broad and balanced curriculum.
- Effective pastoral care and support for pupils.
- Strong careers education with engagement from employers and training providers.
- Rigorous systems for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent clarity on expectations for strong examination results.
- Not all teaching approaches are effective or consistently applied.
- Reading strategy for weaker readers is not yet fully embedded.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 46% |
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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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.74 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 27.83 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 13% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 99 | 23 |
| Third Preference | 87 | 13 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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