The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.5
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
14.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.04
Band 3Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 175 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 104 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,072
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 35.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY
- Head
- Mr Glen Burke (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHannah Ball Academy
Primary · 415m away
Kings Wood School and Nursery
Primary · 573m away
Beechview Academy
Primary · 687m away
Bowerdean Nursery School
Nursery · 770m away
Crown House School
Independent · 942m away
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School
Independent · 1.2km away
Ash Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Aspire
Academy · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Highcrest Academy a selective school?
No. The Highcrest Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Highcrest Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Highcrest Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Highcrest Academy?
The Highcrest Academy currently has 1,072 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Highcrest Academy take?
The Highcrest Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Highcrest Academy?
The Highcrest Academy is in High Wycombe, HP13 7NQ, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Highcrest Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Highcrest Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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