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 |
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 | 2025-01-24 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2024-12-10 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 24 January 2025 |
| 2020-02-11 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 12 March 2020 |
| 2016-03-16 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 22 April 2016 |
| 2015-04-27 | Monitoring visitMonitoring visit, PDF - 19 May 2015 |
| 2014-03-17 | Monitoring visitMonitoring visit, PDF - 26 March 2014 |
| 2013-11-19 | Full inspection:Requires ImprovementFull inspection, PDF - 11 December 2013 |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 18 February 2012 |
| Previously as Highcrest Community School | |
| 2010-11-03 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 23 November 2010 |
| 2007-10-31 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 19 November 2007 |
| 2003-10-20 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 25 May 2004 |
| 2010-11-03 | Full inspection:OutstandingFull inspection, PDF - 23 November 2010 |
| 2007-10-31 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 19 November 2007 |
| 2003-10-20 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 25 May 2004 |
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 | 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:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Hannah Ball Academy
Philip Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7JS |
0.26 miles |
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Kings Wood School and Nursery
Hollis Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7UN |
0.36 miles |
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Beechview Academy
Guinions Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NT |
0.43 miles |
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Bowerdean Nursery School
Gordon Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6AW |
0.48 miles |
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Crown House School
Bassetsbury Manor, Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1QX |
0.59 miles |
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Ash Hill Primary School
Herbert Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7HT |
0.76 miles |
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Marsh School
Abbey Barn Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1RW |
0.83 miles |
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Highworth Combined School and Nursery
Highworth Close, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7PH |
0.87 miles |
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Hamilton Academy
Priory Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6SG |
1.1 miles |
|
Tylers Green Middle School
Cock Lane, Tylers Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 8DS |
1.1 miles |
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Abbey View Primary Academy
Kennedy Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BX |
1.27 miles |
|
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Loakes Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JU |
1.35 miles |
|
Manor Farm Community Infant School
Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PH |
1.39 miles |
|
Hazlemere Church of England Combined School
Amersham Road, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PZ |
1.42 miles |
|
Manor Farm Junior School
Rose Avenue, Hazlemere, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7PH |
1.45 miles |
|
Tylers Green First School
School Road, Penn, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 8EF |
1.45 miles |
|
Loudwater Combined School
School Way, Kingsmead Road, Loudwater Combined School, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1JJ |
1.6 miles |
|
The Disraeli School
The Pastures, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 5JS |
1.8 miles |
|
Oakridge School
Oakridge Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2PN |
1.89 miles |
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Carrington Junior School
4 Chapel Road, Flackwell Heath, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP10 9AA |
1.96 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
19 London Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1BJ |
0.74 miles |
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Godstowe Preparatory School
Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6PR |
0.89 miles |
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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT |
0.98 miles |
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Wycombe Abbey
Frances Dove Way, High Wycombe, HP11 1PE |
1.22 miles |
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Sir William Ramsay School
Rose Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 7UB |
1.39 miles |
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St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1PW |
1.5 miles |
|
Wycombe High School
Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TB |
1.72 miles |
|
John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ |
1.87 miles |
|
Unity College
150 West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3AE |
1.94 miles |
|
Chiltern Wood School
Verney Avenue, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 3NE |
2.17 miles |
|
Cressex Community School
Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP12 4QA |
2.72 miles |
|
Holmer Green Senior School
Parish Piece, Holmer Green, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6SP |
2.77 miles |
|
Pipers Corner School
Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, HP15 6LP |
2.93 miles |
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Alfriston School
Penn Road, Knotty Green, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 2TS |
3.07 miles |
|
E-Act Bourne End Academy
New Road, Bourne End, Buckinghamshire, SL8 5BW |
3.47 miles |
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Great Marlow School
Bobmore Lane, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 1JE |
3.8 miles |
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Beaconsfield High School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1RR |
3.93 miles |
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The Beaconsfield School
Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, HP9 1SJ |
4.09 miles |
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Sir William Borlase's Grammar School
West Street, Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2BR |
4.75 miles |
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The Misbourne School
Misbourne Drive, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire, HP16 0BN |
4.87 miles |