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The Highcrest Academy

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The Highcrest Academy

Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, HP13 7NQ

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Pupils
1,072
Ages
11-18
FSM
35.4%
Attainment 8
38.3
Ofsted
Good
Mar 2016

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.8%
Basics 9-5
27.8%

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
25.0%
EBacc APS
3.31
EBacc 9-5
8.5%
EBacc 9-4
16.5%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.71
A*-A Grades
12.6%
A*-B Grades
33.3%
AAB+ %
13.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 92 students entered

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About The Highcrest Academy

The Highcrest Academy is a secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2016 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.3. The school has around 1,072 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Highcrest Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Some aspects not as strong
  2. Feb 2020 — School remains Good
  3. Mar 2016 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Highcrest Academy

What is The Highcrest Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Highcrest Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2016 inspection.
What are The Highcrest Academy's latest exam results?
The Highcrest Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Highcrest Academy located?
The Highcrest Academy is a secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire (HP13 7NQ).
How many pupils attend The Highcrest Academy?
The Highcrest Academy has around 1,072 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Highcrest Academy with other schools?
View The Highcrest Academy'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.