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John Hampden Grammar School
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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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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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Ofset report Outstanding Good -
Age range 11-18 11-18 11-18
Gender Boys Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.8 - 6.7
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE 99% 98% -
Grade 5 or above A Level 29.00% 35.00% -
Day Fees - - -
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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%

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 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 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

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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

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