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The Highcrest Academy
Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.3 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,072
Capacity
1,069
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid parent satisfaction, with 85% of parents recommending it. The school shows strong performance in GCSEs, ranking in the top 86% nationally for Attainment 8, although only 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. While 72% of students progress to university, only 11% make it to top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in guiding students toward higher education opportunities.
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Last inspected: 16 March 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 38.5 | Bottom 15% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 28% | Bottom 13% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 11% | Below avg |
Based on 74 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (124 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child feels safe
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child makes good progress
86%
My child is happy
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School supports development
76%
Behaviour is good
75%
School keeps me informed
71%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British30.4%
Asian Pakistani28.3%
White Other10.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.0%
Asian Other4.3%
Black African4.3%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Indian2.6%
Black Caribbean2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.5%
Asian Bangladeshi1.5%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.62944, -0.72563 · HP13 7NQ
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN136858
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.highcrestacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Highcrest Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Highcrest Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 March 2016.
Is The Highcrest Academy a good school?
The Highcrest Academy scores 27.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% 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 Highcrest Academy?
Based on 124 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Highcrest Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Highcrest Academy in GCSEs?
The Highcrest Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.5. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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