Best Schools in High Wycombe
162 schools in High Wycombe
Key Facts
- High Wycombe is home to 162 schools, with 87.8% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, and 100% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding.
- Primary schools in High Wycombe have 59.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, compared to 61% nationally, with 13,458 pupils across 51 primary schools.
- Secondary schools in High Wycombe outperform national averages, with a Progress 8 score of 0.61, Attainment 8 score of 61.89, and 75.5% achieving grade 5+ in English & maths.
- In High Wycombe, primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.47, spending £7,917 per pupil, and secondary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 19.65, spending £7,540 per pupil.
Top Nurseries in High Wycombe
103 nurseries in High Wycombe
Top Primary Schools in High Wycombe
52 primary schools in High Wycombe
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Godstowe Preparatory School
High Wycombe, HP13 6PR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils316
P/T Ratio–
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Pipers Corner School
High Wycombe, HP15 6LP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils617
P/T Ratio–
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Wycombe Abbey
High Wycombe, HP11 1PE
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils644
P/T Ratio–
Top Secondary Schools in High Wycombe
8 secondary schools in High Wycombe
Wycombe High School
Ofsted
Outstanding
High Wycombe, HP11 1TB
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
Progress 8+0.90
Attainment 875.5
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,361
John Hampden Grammar School
Ofsted
Outstanding
High Wycombe, HP11 1SZ
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+0.84
Attainment 873.2
Eng+Maths99%
Pupils1,271
St Michael's Catholic School
High Wycombe, HP11 1PW
Academy · All-through · Ages 3–19
Progress 8+0.33
Attainment 848.3
KS2 Expected78%
Pupils2,355
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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Ofsted
Good
High Wycombe, HP13 6QT
Academy · Secondary · Ages 11–18 · Boys
Progress 8+1.13
Attainment 875.1
Eng+Maths100%
Pupils1,409
Top Independent Schools in High Wycombe
6 independent schools in High Wycombe
GP
Godstowe Preparatory School
High Wycombe, HP13 6PR
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils316
P/T Ratio–
PC
Pipers Corner School
High Wycombe, HP15 6LP
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils617
P/T Ratio–
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Wycombe Abbey
High Wycombe, HP11 1PE
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils644
P/T Ratio–
Progress Schools - Buckinghamshire
High Wycombe, HP12 4JG
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils14
P/T Ratio–
Frequently Asked Questions
High Wycombe has 162 schools, including 52 primary schools, 8 secondary schools, 103 nurseries, 6 independent schools, 2 special schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | High Wycombe | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 90% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.54 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 55.0 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,939 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.