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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT

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Boys
Pupils
1,409
Ages
11-18
FSM
5.2%
Attainment 8
73.7
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2019

This is a grammar school

Entry is by the 11+ exam, sat in September of Year 6

Selection
Selective grammar
Exam system
Own / consortium test

Admits by the 11+ exam; many grammars also use distance or catchment as a tie-breaker once the pass mark is met.

Buckinghamshire tests children by default - registration is opt-out rather than opt-in. The test is sat in September of Year 6.

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11+ details as of 2026-05. Always confirm with the local authority or consortium.

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
73.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
65.7%
Basics 9-5
97.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
94.7%
EBacc APS
7.17
EBacc 9-5
76.3%
EBacc 9-4
89.4%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
46.22
A*-A Grades
58.7%
A*-B Grades
85.1%
AAB+ %
47.7%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 204 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is a secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. The school has around 1,409 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT | More schools in Buckinghamshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2025 — Improved significantly
  2. Oct 2019 — Good
  3. Nov 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

What is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe's Ofsted rating?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe's latest exam results?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 73.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe located?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is a secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (HP13 6QT).
How many pupils attend The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe has around 1,409 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe with other schools?
View The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Buckinghamshire.