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The Highcrest Academy
High Wycombe·South East·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–18Co-edDoes not apply
The Highcrest Academy is a secondary academy in High Wycombe, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Highcrest Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.39 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 39.9, 54% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of C-.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 29.9%, 24% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.1%.
After leaving The Highcrest Academy, student destinations include 53% going on to university and 5% entering apprenticeships.
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The Highcrest Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.39, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 39.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
54% of students at The Highcrest Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Highcrest Academy achieve an average A-Level grade of C-. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The Highcrest Academy has an overall absence rate of 10.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Highcrest Academy is 29.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
24% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The Highcrest Academy, 53% go on to university and 5% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Highcrest Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in December 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Highcrest Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Highcrest Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
129/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
54/mo
42% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
31
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Child is Happy
43%
Child Feels Safe
30%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.