The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 72.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a boys-only school
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
72.3
28.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
98%
56.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
72%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.16
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
96%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 183 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 95 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Boys
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,271
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 4.7%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- JOHN HAMPDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Head
- Miss Tracey Hartley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWycombe High School
Secondary · Very close
St Michael's Catholic School
All-through · Grammar · 619m away
Kite Ridge School
Pupil referral unit · 638m away
Chiltern Wood School
Special school · 641m away
Chepping View Primary Academy
Primary · 750m away
Wycombe Abbey
Independent · 1.2km away
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Primary · 1.3km away
Abbey View Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is John Hampden Grammar School a selective school?
Yes. John Hampden Grammar School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
What is John Hampden Grammar School's Ofsted rating?
John Hampden Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Hampden Grammar School?
John Hampden Grammar School currently has 1,271 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Hampden Grammar School take?
John Hampden Grammar School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Hampden Grammar School?
John Hampden Grammar School is in High Wycombe, HP11 1SZ, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Hampden Grammar School have a sixth form?
Yes, John Hampden Grammar School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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