The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is a secondary school in High Wycombe for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 268 schools in Buckinghamshire. It ranks 3rd of 8 secondary schools in High Wycombe. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 October 2019, report published 28 November 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 February 2025
The school focuses tirelessly on developing every pupil's 'individual potential and character'. Consequently, pupils flourish at this vibrant, welcoming and happy school. They are extremely proud to come here. Pupils live and breathe the school's values of 'respect, integrity and aspiration' every day. They display exceptionally positive behaviour and relationships, both with each other and with staff. Pupils also embrace all aspects of school life with open arms, not least the vast array of extra-curricular activities. Sixth- form students are impressive role models for younger pupils. The school's curriculum is highly ambitious, and pupils study a broad range of subjects from Year 7 onwards. Staff and pupils share the strong belief that every pupil can reach their individual potential, regardless of background or special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils in all years rise to academic challenges enthusiastically. They also relish exploring subjects beyond the classroom. Consequently, all pupils achieve highly, including in public examinations. 'Care' is a strong feature of the school that is valued by parents and carers and pupils alike. Staff know pupils very well and pupils trust staff to help them when necessary. Pupils are also very well informed about how to care for their own well-being and that of others.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
207 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
203 students
Average A level grade A-, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,451 pupils on roll, with places for 1,371
Schools near The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godstowe Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| The Highcrest Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.5 |
| The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Wycombe Abbey | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 13.8 |
| Sir William Ramsay School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Inadequate | Attainment 8: 35.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL HIGH WYCOMBE
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions
- Selective
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding places
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Philip Wayne
- Phone
- 01494524955
- Address
- Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- URN
- 136484
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.