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Wycombe High School
Marlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TB, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.3 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,361
Capacity
1,265
Ages
11–18
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this secondary school boasts a remarkable Attainment 8 score of 73.9, placing it in the top 2% nationally. The school achieves a 100% pass rate for grade 4 or above in English and Maths, alongside a 96% EBacc entry rate, reflecting its strong academic focus. Parents can feel confident in the high standards of education and support offered here.
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Last inspected: 30 April 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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 2% 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%. | 97% | 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%. | 96% | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British33.4%
Asian Indian20.1%
Asian Pakistani19.4%
Asian Other6.1%
White Other4.8%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Black African1.8%
Asian Chinese1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.4%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.61909, -0.76202 · HP11 1TB
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN136723
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.whs.bucks.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Wycombe High School rated by Ofsted?
Wycombe High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 April 2024.
Is Wycombe High School a good school?
Wycombe High School scores 98.3/100 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.
How do pupils perform at Wycombe High School in GCSEs?
Wycombe High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 73.9. 100% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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