Best 3 Secondary schools in High Wycombe – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Wycombe High School (Secondary) in High Wycombe; John Hampden Grammar School (Secondary) in High Wycombe; The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (Secondary) in High Wycombe — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Wycombe High School, John Hampden Grammar School and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe. They are secondary phase and academy converter type located around High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Wycombe High School), published Jun 2024. The lowest is 2 (The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe), published Nov 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Wycombe High School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,350, combined total ≈ 4,050, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–5–10%; all within the Wycombe High School Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Wycombe High School HP11 1TB	John Hampden Grammar School HP11 1SZ	The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe HP13 6QT
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1TB	High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 1SZ	High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP13 6QT
Latest Ofsted	1 25 Jun 2024	1 18 Oct 2022	2 28 Nov 2019
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1265	1150	1371
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Girls	Boys	Boys
Admissions policy	Selective	Selective	Selective
Trust / Local authority	Wycombe High School Academies Trust	Buckinghamshire (825)	Buckinghamshire (825)
Website	www.whs.bucks.sch.uk	www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk	www.rgshw.com
Telephone	01494523961	01494529589	01494524955
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Wycombe High School

HP11 1TB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1TB
Ofsted: 1 25 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wycombe High School Academies Trust
Website: www.whs.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01494523961

John Hampden Grammar School

HP11 1SZ

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1SZ
Ofsted: 1 18 Oct 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Buckinghamshire (825)
Website: www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01494529589

The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

HP13 6QT

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 6QT
Ofsted: 2 28 Nov 2019
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Buckinghamshire (825)
Website: www.rgshw.com
Telephone: 01494524955

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.