The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 73.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a girls-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
73.9
30.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
97%
55.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
96%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
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
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
97%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 188 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 91 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,361
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 7.9%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- WYCOMBE HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Renyard (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmJohn Hampden Grammar School
Secondary · Very close
St Michael's Catholic School
All-through · Grammar · 431m away
Chiltern Wood School
Special school · 779m away
Kite Ridge School
Pupil referral unit · 799m away
Wycombe Abbey
Independent · 904m away
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Primary · 989m away
Chepping View Primary Academy
Primary · 996m away
Abbey View Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Wycombe High School a selective school?
Yes. Wycombe High 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 Wycombe High School's Ofsted rating?
Wycombe High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Wycombe High School?
Wycombe High School currently has 1,361 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Wycombe High School take?
Wycombe High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Wycombe High School?
Wycombe High School is in High Wycombe, HP11 1TB, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Wycombe High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Wycombe High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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