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John Hampden Grammar School
Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
98.0 / 100
Top 2%
Better than 98% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,271
Capacity
1,150
Ages
11–18
Gender
Boys
Occupancy
111%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and exceptional GCSE results, this school boasts an impressive Attainment 8 score of 72.3, placing it in the top 3% of schools nationally. Nearly all students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 98% securing a grade 5 or above. The high EBacc entry rate of 72% further reflects a strong commitment to academic excellence.
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Last inspected: 14 September 2022Quality 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. | 72.3 | Top 3% 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%. | 99% | 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%. | 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%. | 72% | Top 5% 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%. | 62% | Top 5% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British43.4%
Asian Indian19.0%
Asian Pakistani12.4%
White Other5.3%
Asian Other4.8%
Mixed W+Asian4.4%
Mixed Other2.4%
Black African1.3%
Other1.2%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Location
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51.61709, -0.76453 · HP11 1SZ
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN136771
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John Hampden Grammar School rated by Ofsted?
John Hampden Grammar School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 September 2022.
Is John Hampden Grammar School a good school?
John Hampden Grammar School scores 98.0/100 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 John Hampden Grammar School in GCSEs?
John Hampden Grammar School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 72.3. 99% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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