The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe 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 Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe has a Progress 8 score of +1.13 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 75.1, 100% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, an average A-Level grade of B+.
The school has 1,409 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 13.1%, 3% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
After leaving The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, student destinations include 75% going on to university and 2% entering apprenticeships.
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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe has a Progress 8 score of +1.13, which is above 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 75.1. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
100% of students at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Students at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe achieve an average A-Level grade of B+. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
The teacher turnover rate at The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is 13.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe has 1,409 pupils on roll.
3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, 75% go on to university and 2% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe'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
278/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
106/mo
38% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 9 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Parent View
Would Recommend
97%
Child is Happy
73%
Child Feels Safe
75%
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.