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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.8 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,409
Capacity
1,371
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this school boasts a 100% pass rate in English and Maths, with 98% achieving grade 5 or above. The school's Attainment 8 score of 73.9 places it in the top 2% nationally, and 95% of students enter the EBacc, indicating a strong academic focus. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 97% recommending the school, reflecting a positive community environment.
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Last inspected: 9 October 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 73.9 | Top 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 100% | Top 1% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 98% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 95% | Top 1% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 89% | Top 1% UK |
Parent View (360 responses)
★★★★★4.3
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
98%
School has high expectations
98%
I'd recommend this school
97%
My child makes good progress
97%
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Progress is communicated
96%
School supports development
94%
Behaviour is good
93%
School keeps me informed
84%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.9%
Asian Indian18.3%
Asian Pakistani14.3%
Asian Other7.9%
Mixed W+Asian4.7%
White Other4.0%
Mixed Other2.4%
Asian Chinese1.9%
Black African1.9%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
White Irish0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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51.64111, -0.73879 · HP13 6QT
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN136484
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.rgshw.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe rated by Ofsted?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 October 2019.
Is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe a good school?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe scores 97.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
Based on 360 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe in GCSEs?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.9. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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