The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe 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 has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe currently has around 1409 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 5.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.5%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 37.9%. indian pupils make up about 18.3% , followed by pakistani at 14.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. 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 (98%) , including 91% who stay in school sixth forms and 3% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT |
| Website: | www.rgshw.com |
| Telephone: | 01494524955 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Buckinghamshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Philip Wayne |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Selective |
| Unique reference: | 136484 |
Ofsted inspection date: 09/10/2019
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Boys |
| School Capacity: | 1371 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1409 |
| Number of Boys: | 1409 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.5% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24% | 8.2% |
| White British | 37.90% | 534 |
| Indian | 18.30% | 258 |
| Pakistani | 14.30% | 201 |
| Other Asian | 7.90% | 111 |
| White and Asian | 4.70% | 66 |
| Other White | 4.00% | 57 |
| Unclassified | 2.60% | 37 |
| Other Mixed | 2.40% | 34 |
| Chinese | 1.90% | 27 |
| African | 1.90% | 27 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.90% | 12 |
| White and Black African | 0.70% | 10 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.40% | 6 |
| Other Black | 0.20% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 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 | 1,838 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terriers First School Totteridge Lane , Terriers HP13 7PG | - not rated | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Highworth Combined School and Nursery Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Wood Infant School Totteridge Lane , HP13 7LR | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah Ball School Philip Road , HP13 7JS | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hannah Ball Academy Philip Road , HP13 7JS | 2out of 4 | 1,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terriers Middle School Highworth Close , HP13 7PH | - not rated | 1,016 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bellfield Middle School Garratts Way , HP13 5SW | - not rated | 1,644 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Park County Middle School Cedar Avenue , Hazlemere HP15 7EF | - not rated | 2,734 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Downley County Middle School School Close , Downley HP13 5TR | - not rated | 2,736 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sands Middle School Mill End Road , HP12 4BA | - not rated | 3,100 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 | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Amersham Road , HP13 6QT | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| The Lady Verney High School Kingshill Road , HP13 5BB | - not rated | 895 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highcrest Community School Hatters Lane , HP13 7NQ | - not rated | 1,730 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 | 3,034 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic School Daws Hill Lane , HP11 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godstowe Preparatory School Shrubbery Road , HP13 6PR | - not rated | 891 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grange Centre 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | - not rated | 998 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Aspire 56 Amersham Hill , HP13 6PQ | 4out of 4 | 998 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.