Wycombe High School
High Wycombe, HP11 1TB · Buckinghamshire · Grammar school
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4th of 36 secondary schools in Buckinghamshire we can score, 37 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 420 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 9.2/10 among them, against 9.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 95.8 · 97 | 30% | 2.91 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.9 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 74.2 · 98 | 10% | 0.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wycombe High School overview
How it's doing
Wycombe High was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 96.8% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 73.9, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.9 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Ultimate Frisbee, yoga, debating, religion, politics, and philosophy clubs. Arts and music provision includes dance, choirs, instrumental groups, and musicals. The school organises day visits, residential visits, and music tours.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,371 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,265. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in maintaining their high attainment levels across all subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who wish
What Ofsted said about Wycombe High School
Overview
Wycombe High School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, maintaining its previous high standing. The report describes a school where pupils achieve ‘academic excellence’ and contribute eagerly to a community defined by ‘mutual respect’ and ‘high levels of trust’. Leaders have established a culture of ‘limitless ambition’ and ‘infectious joy’, ensuring that both academic rigour and personal development are prioritised for all students.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious and rigorous’, with an ‘exceptionally high proportion’ of pupils studying the English Baccalaureate suite.
- Teachers are ‘experts in their subjects’ who use effective strategies, such as ‘recall’ activities, to help pupils build ‘deep understanding’.
- Pupils display ‘exemplary’ behaviour and ‘highly positive attitudes to learning’, fostering an ‘open and encouraging culture’.
- The sixth form is a ‘beacon of excellence’, offering a ‘well-thought-out’ futures programme that prepares students for university or apprenticeships.
- Leaders provide ‘highly effective support and challenge’, ensuring staff receive quality training and feel positive about their workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 75.5 |
| 2024/25 | 73.9 |
| 2025/26 | 74.2 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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