Located in High Wycombe, Aspire is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy alternative provision converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Aspire currently has around 99 pupils on roll, which is about 47% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 64.6% boys and 35.4% girls. Around 57.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (72.7%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 56 Amersham Hill, High Wycombe, HP13 6PQ |
| Website: | www.aspireap.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01494445815 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Andrew Burton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143574 |
Ofsted inspection date: 15/07/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 211 |
| Number of Pupils: | 99 |
| Number of Boys: | 64 |
| Number of Girls: | 35 |
| White British | 72.70% | 72 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 6.10% | 6 |
| Pakistani | 5.10% | 5 |
| Unclassified | 3.00% | 3 |
| Other White | 2.00% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 2.00% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 2.00% | 2 |
| Irish | 2.00% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 2.00% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.00% | 1 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.00% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowerdean Nursery School Gordon Road , HP13 6AW | 4out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Primary School Priory Avenue , HP13 6SG | - not rated | 588 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Academy Priory Avenue , HP13 6SG | 3out of 4 | 588 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah Ball Academy Philip Road , HP13 7JS | 2out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah Ball School Philip Road , HP13 7JS | - not rated | 971 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Wycombe Church of England Combined School Loakes Road , HP11 2JU | 3out of 4 | 1,251 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Terriers Middle School Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | - not rated | 1,684 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sands Middle School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | - not rated | 2,776 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downley County Middle School School Close , Downley HP13 5TR | - not rated | 2,826 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlefield County Middle School Middle Way , HP12 3LE | - not rated | 3,032 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | - not rated | 998 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 3out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,423 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcrest Community School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hatters Lane School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 1,423 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 2,042 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Centre Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Godstowe Preparatory School Shrubbery Road , HP13 6PR | - not rated | 176 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.