The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

A good academy converter school in Buckinghamshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe.

High Wycombe, HP136QT Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Boys intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

56

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
79.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 1.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
75.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 99.5%
Continue in education or training
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 75.0%
Sustained employment
27.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 10.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
9 October 2019
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Amersham Road
High Wycombe, HP136QT
Phone
1494524955
Website
rgshw.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136484
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT
Website
www.rgshw.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL HIGH WYCOMBE
Capacity
1,371 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,418
Free School Meals
5.3% (75 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.6% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
75.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
10.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
75%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
209 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
80.2 (+60.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
99.5 (+47.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
75.1 (+35.6 vs average)
Education Continuation:
75.0 (+18.9 vs average)
Progress 8:
1.13 (+1.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
88 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
177
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,418 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Sports Studies (BTEC National Foundation Diploma L3 - Band H - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Music (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(48 students)
French (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Mathematics (Further) (GCE AS level (Not continued to A2))
★★★ ★★
(11 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Leadership Collaboration Integrity Aspiration Respect Democracy Individual Liberty

Religious education elements are incorporated into school assemblies, respecting parental choices regarding participation.

Head Teacher's Message

Headmaster presents a vision of an exceptional all-round education rooted in a rich history, with a focus on leadership, collaboration, and meaningful contribution, and emphasizes an evolving tradition, character development, and a supportive pastoral environment for both day students and boarders.

Curriculum Highlights

Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9): English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, French, Spanish, German, Latin, Classical Civilisation, History, Geography, Religious Studies, Computer Science, Art, Design & Technology, Cookery, Music, Physical Education, Games and PSHCE; Drama is introduced in Years 8 and 9 with options for Latin, Classical Civilisation, German or Spanish in Year 9; smaller class sizes in Year 9 with eight teaching sets. Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11): 10 GCSEs including English Language, English Literature, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, a modern foreign language, and Geography or History; two further options from a wide list; higher attaining Mathematics students may study Further Mathematics; includes PSHCE, Careers and Physical Education; TAA on Thursdays with opportunities in CCF, volunteering, new sports, languages, Art and Music. Key Stage 5 (Years 12-13): Most students study three A Level subjects plus an enrichment subject; possible to study a fourth A Level with good GCSE results; enrichment options include EPQ, Critical Thinking, DoE Gold, University Maths Admission Tests, GCSE Italian, Beginners Japanese, CCf, Stage, Lighting and Sound Team, AS French/German/Spanish, Volunteering; strong career guidance and leadership opportunities; Sixth Form curriculum includes a wide range of A Level subjects and enrichment opportunities.

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium funding is used to provide a wide range of academic, co-curricular and pastoral support including small-group and 1:1 tuition, access to GCSE Easter Revision Courses, funding of public exam revision talks and seminars, support for literacy and numeracy, provision of resources to support learning (iPads, calculators and stationery), access to the school’s breakfast club, one-to-one appointments and advice from Connexions careers service, visits to universities, support in buying uniform and PE kit, and encouragement to participate in school trips and activities including the CCF, the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme and World Challenge expeditions, as well as support in paying for music lessons.

Admissions Criteria

RGS High Wycombe is a selective day and boarding grammar school. Day pupils do not pay fees but must pass an entrance exam—the Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools Secondary Transfer Test (11+). Fees apply for boarding; the education remains state-funded for day pupils.

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available

As a state school we do not charge fees for day students to attend, but they must pass an entrance exam, the Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools Secondary Transfer Test (11+). Fees apply for boarding, although the education remains state-funded.

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