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John Hampden Grammar School
- Secondary
- Buckinghamshire HP11 1SZ
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| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils and students are very successful, not only academically but also in their wider development.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils and students behave exceptionally well and display exemplary character.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are subject experts.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure that staff have access to high-quality and varied training opportunities.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff provide targeted support effectively when needed.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils and students feel that their contributions and points of view are valued.
Communication: Parents and carers agreed that teachers challenge and nurture all pupils.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and carers, as well as pupils and students who responded to inspectors, agreed that teachers challenge and nurture all pupils.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils feel safe and know they can speak to someone if they are worried.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have designed a rich and ambitious curriculum for all year groups.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils feel safe in school and are confident about the school’s response to bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: There is a strong culture of safeguarding throughout the school.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive range of extracurricular opportunities on offer.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils are equally enthusiastic about the extensive range of extracurricular opportunities.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information, education advice, and guidance are a strength.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students generally go on to university after the sixth form.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with SEND achieve highly and share enthusiasm for learning as their peers.
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John Hampden Grammar School is a top rated, Secondary, Boys school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 1258 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 99% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Excellence, Ethos, and Excitement—the three words that make up our vision—serve as the foundation for everything JHGS aspires to do.
Your boy will receive an exceptional education at JHGS.
Your son's education will go well beyond the restrictive parameters of the exam syllabus to instil in him a love of learning and a passion for the subject.
As the twenty-first century goes on, it becomes increasingly clear that knowledge is only one aspect of success. For this reason, at JHGS, we strive to give our students the wide range of skills they need to succeed in the constantly evolving modern world through subject lessons and extensive extracurricular and enrichment programmes.
Among the abilities and character traits that JHGS students will have acquired during their time with us are leadership, problem-solving, resilience, consideration, and respect.
Parents, faculty, and students at JHGS are pleased to be a part of the school's community.
Each boy gains a sense of self-worth, mutual respect, and awareness of their obligation to use their gifts to improve our school, the community, and society through our exceptional pastoral system.
Outstanding boys' grammar school is JHGS.
Our extracurricular programme is top-notch.
At JHGS, we take great pride in everything we accomplish and would love to share more with you.
More than just a place to learn, John Hampden Grammar School is a place where kids may grow.
As a result, the teacher-student interaction is one of the most crucial aspects of the John Hampden community.
I have never encountered a teacher at the school who isn't genuinely passionate about what they teach and determined to see the students succeed in it and grow to enjoy what they learn.
Teachers support pupils in discovering their passions, which helps us decide what we want to do with our lives beyond John Hampden.
This implies that if you enrol at John Hampden, you join a much larger community than the school itself.
Because of this, much as I am pleased to be Head Boy, getting into this school is still something I am very proud of.
In a similar vein, our new teachers and kids are pleased to join the school.
I really believe that John Hampden is the only institution that successfully integrates academic achievement with individual accomplishment.
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Your boy will receive an exceptional education at JHGS.
Your son's education will go well beyond the restrictive parameters of the exam syllabus to instil in him a love of learning and a passion for the subject.
As the twenty-first century goes on, it becomes increasingly clear that knowledge is only one aspect of success. For this reason, at JHGS, we strive to give our students the wide range of skills they need to succeed in the constantly evolving modern world through subject lessons and extensive extracurricular and enrichment programmes.
Among the abilities and character traits that JHGS students will have acquired during their time with us are leadership, problem-solving, resilience, consideration, and respect.
Parents, faculty, and students at JHGS are pleased to be a part of the school's community.
Each boy gains a sense of self-worth, mutual respect, and awareness of their obligation to use their gifts to improve our school, the community, and society through our exceptional pastoral system.
Outstanding boys' grammar school is JHGS.
Our extracurricular programme is top-notch.
At JHGS, we take great pride in everything we accomplish and would love to share more with you.
More than just a place to learn, John Hampden Grammar School is a place where kids may grow.
As a result, the teacher-student interaction is one of the most crucial aspects of the John Hampden community.
I have never encountered a teacher at the school who isn't genuinely passionate about what they teach and determined to see the students succeed in it and grow to enjoy what they learn.
Teachers support pupils in discovering their passions, which helps us decide what we want to do with our lives beyond John Hampden.
This implies that if you enrol at John Hampden, you join a much larger community than the school itself.
Because of this, much as I am pleased to be Head Boy, getting into this school is still something I am very proud of.
In a similar vein, our new teachers and kids are pleased to join the school.
I really believe that John Hampden is the only institution that successfully integrates academic achievement with individual accomplishment.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | - |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 18.8 | 15.1 | 6.7 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 99% | 48% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 29.00% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.83 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 72.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 39.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 49.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 27.45% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 61% | 17.43% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 76% | 21.36% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.93 | 3.29 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 93.49% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 89.41% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 4% | 19.37% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 89% | 52.29% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 14.95% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.8% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.69 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 75.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 40.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 50.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 79% | 27.35% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 65% | 19.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 74% | 22.77% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.16 | 3.38 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 91.48% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 157 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 89.28% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 92% | 54.28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.58% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.18% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 70.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 95% 2 | 41.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% | 52.44% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 73% | 31.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 50% 2 | 20.28% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 64% 6 | 25% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.58 | 3.49 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 94.18% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 97% | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 5% | 20.55% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 84% | 51.37% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 6% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.76% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 67 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 44.06% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 99% 1 | 54.9% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 27.65% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 52% 17 | 18.92% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 70% 1 | 23.41% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.32 | 3.53 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 90.71% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 155 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.06% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 81% | 53.31% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 2.54% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.91% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.29 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 68 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 93% | 42.58% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 98% | 53.29% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 76% | 33.54% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 69% | 25.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 71% | 26.33% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 88.46% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 95% | 54.43% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.71% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.33 | 31.31 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.31 | 30.88 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.00% | 17.45% | 13.67% |
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| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 126 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 58.06% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 22.18% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 7.88% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 42 | 35.78 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.73 | 35.49 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 30.3% | 23.18% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 153 | 141 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 78% | 58.33% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 11% | 22.03% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 8.64% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.94 1 | 30.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.93 1 | 30.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 26.3% | 15.99% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 165 | 133 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 62.5% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 5.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 22% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 2% | 7.03% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.75 | 32.69 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.61 1 | 32.71 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.7% | 17.62% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 16.36% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 13.14% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 2.93% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.53 | 29.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.02 | 30.55 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.1% | 17.04% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 27 | 23.66% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.41% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 22.83% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 2.69% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Hampden Grammar School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
