John Hampden Grammar School is a secondary school in High Wycombe, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a boys school. It follows a selective 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.

John Hampden Grammar School currently has around 1271 pupils on roll, which is about 111% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 4.7% 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.

Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 13.9%.

The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 43.4%. indian pupils make up about 19% , followed by pakistani at 12.4%

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.

Around 99% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (97%) , including 84% who stay in school sixth forms and 5% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, HP11 1SZ
Website: www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01494529589
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Miss Tracey Hartley
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Selective
Unique reference: 136771

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/09/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Boys
School Capacity: 1150
Number of Pupils: 1271
Number of Boys: 1271
Number of Girls: 0

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 13.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British43.40%551
Indian19.00%242
Pakistani12.40%158
Other White5.30%67
Other Asian4.80%61
White and Asian4.40%56
Other Mixed2.40%31
Unclassified1.80%23
African1.30%17
Other (any other ethnic group)1.20%15
Chinese0.90%12
White and Black Caribbean0.70%9
Bangladeshi0.70%9
White and Black African0.60%7
Irish0.60%7
Caribbean0.50%6
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Well above average (0.83)
Of the 183 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 175 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.83
Town average
0.44
Local authority average
0.44
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
85%
Town average
38%
Local authority average
44%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
99%
Town average
51%
Local authority average
56%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
72.9
Town average
50.8
Local authority average
52.9
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
6.9
Town average
4.5
Local authority average
4.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
99%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Coppice Nursery School
Field Road , Booker Hill HP12 4LR
- not rated 2,015 yd Local authority nursery school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bowerdean Nursery School
Gordon Road , HP13 6AW
4out of 4 2,454 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School
Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW
- not rated 779 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Chepping View Primary School
Cressex Road , HP12 4PR
- not rated 819 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Chepping View Primary Academy
Cressex Road , HP12 4PR
4out of 4 819 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Shelburne Infant School
Cressex Road , HP12 4PR
- not rated 932 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
Loakes Road , HP11 2JU
3out of 4 1,377 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

Middle deemed primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Castlefield County Middle School
Middle Way , HP12 3LE
- not rated 1,675 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Bellfield Middle School
Garratts Way , HP13 5SW
- not rated 2,234 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Sands Middle School
Mill End Road , HP12 4BA
- not rated 2,751 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Boys More About School
John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill , HP11 1SZ
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Boys More About School
Wycombe High School
Marlow Road , HP11 1TB
- not rated 308 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Wycombe High School
Marlow Road , HP11 1TB
4out of 4 308 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
Cressex Community School
Holmers Lane , HP12 4QA
3out of 4 1,528 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW
- not rated 676 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
St Michael's Catholic School
Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW
3out of 4 676 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Woodland First School and Primary Centre
Wycombe High School , North Site HP11 1TB
- not rated 308 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Verney Avenue School
Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE
- not rated 694 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Kite Ridge School
Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE
- not rated 696 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Chiltern Wood School
Verney Avenue , HP12 3NE
3out of 4 700 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Vinio House School
Cressex Road , HP12 4PR
- not rated 932 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.