Burnham Grammar School vs The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Both are grammar schools in Buckinghamshire, 8.4 miles apart. Side-by-side on official DfE, Ofsted and council admissions data.
Side by side
| Burnham Grammar School | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe | |
|---|---|---|
| Phase | Secondary | Secondary |
| Gender | Mixed | Boys |
| Pupils on roll | 1,271 | 1,409 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 5.2% |
| Ofsted rating | Good | Good |
| Attainment 8 — 2024/25 | 70.1 | 73.9 |
| A-level average points — 2024/25 | 40.84 | 46.22 |
| 11+ test board | GL Assessment | GL Assessment |
| Admission system | pass/fail then criteria order | pass/fail then criteria order |
| Places offered — 202627 | 180 | 182 |
| First preferences per place — higher means more competition for a first-preference place | 1.92 | 1.19 |
Qualifying scores
Burnham Grammar School
121 (2026 entry)
Standardised score ≥ 121 qualifies for grammar school consideration. Qualifying does not guarantee a place; schools apply own oversubscription criteria after qualification.
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
121 (2026 entry)
Standardised score ≥ 121 qualifies for grammar school consideration. Qualifying does not guarantee a place; schools apply own oversubscription criteria after qualification.
Who gets priority
Where a school is oversubscribed, these are the first criteria applied, in order. This is usually what decides an application.
Burnham Grammar School
- Looked after children and previously looked after children (adopted, special guardianship, child arrangements order)
- Up to 6 places: Pupil Premium children in catchment (or LAC anywhere) with STT score 115–120 (just below qualifying thre
- Catchment area children eligible for Pupil Premium
- Siblings of children currently on roll at the school (Years 7–10)
Source: school admissions policy.
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
- Looked after children and previously looked after children (adopted, special guardianship, child arrangements order)
- Up to 6 places: Pupil Premium children in catchment (or LAC anywhere) with STT score 115–120 (just below qualifying thre
- Catchment area children eligible for Pupil Premium
- Siblings of children currently on roll at the school (Years 7–10)
Source: school admissions policy.
Choosing between them
Burnham Grammar School is a mixed school and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is a boys school, so for many families the starting point is which one can admit their child. The figures on this page are the published ones — they describe intakes and results, not what either school would be like for your child. The right choice depends on your family's own priorities and circumstances.
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