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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is a Secondary, Boys school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 1424 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Being the head of a school that provides such an elite education is a coveted opportunity.
Leading a school that was endowed more than 450 years ago by one of England's finest monarchs is even more unusual.
However, the School's particular culture is rooted in the enduring principles represented in its Elizabethan basis, and our DNA hasn't changed.
RGS has built on its illustrious past and has earned a reputation as one of the best state selective schools in the United Kingdom with goals of being on par with the best in the world.
Our top goal is the welfare of the students, and we strive to offer individualised pastoral care that promotes independence and self-belief.
One way we encourage the balance so essential to personal growth is by offering a breadth of co-curricular opportunities, which is unmatched in the public sector. This allows us to discover individual brilliance wherever it may be.
Even though day students make up the majority of our student body, boarding has a special and important impact on how young men at RGS are shaped and supported.
This shared experience between day boys and boarders underscores the various connections RGS has made with the neighbourhood.
It is normal for our students to take part in outreach programmes, volunteer work, and philanthropic endeavours, all of which support their moral and ethical development.
Everyone who lives in Wycombe is urged to be self-assured, flexible, healthy, and inquisitive.
Our main goal is to give our students the skills they need to become inspiring leaders as they begin lives of distinction, influence, and service.
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Leading a school that was endowed more than 450 years ago by one of England's finest monarchs is even more unusual.
However, the School's particular culture is rooted in the enduring principles represented in its Elizabethan basis, and our DNA hasn't changed.
RGS has built on its illustrious past and has earned a reputation as one of the best state selective schools in the United Kingdom with goals of being on par with the best in the world.
Our top goal is the welfare of the students, and we strive to offer individualised pastoral care that promotes independence and self-belief.
One way we encourage the balance so essential to personal growth is by offering a breadth of co-curricular opportunities, which is unmatched in the public sector. This allows us to discover individual brilliance wherever it may be.
Even though day students make up the majority of our student body, boarding has a special and important impact on how young men at RGS are shaped and supported.
This shared experience between day boys and boarders underscores the various connections RGS has made with the neighbourhood.
It is normal for our students to take part in outreach programmes, volunteer work, and philanthropic endeavours, all of which support their moral and ethical development.
Everyone who lives in Wycombe is urged to be self-assured, flexible, healthy, and inquisitive.
Our main goal is to give our students the skills they need to become inspiring leaders as they begin lives of distinction, influence, and service.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18.7 | 7.6 | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | 0.74 | 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 | 76.5 | 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 | 98% | 40.63% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 50.25% | 45.2% |
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 | 92% | 27.35% | 24.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 85% | 19.77% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 91% | 22.77% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.48 | 3.38 | 2.96 |
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 | 100% | 91.48% | 90.41% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.28% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 20.03% | 34.06% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 54.28% | 30.68% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.58% | 10.44% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.58% | 11.12% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.18% | 2.15% |
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 | 0.68 | 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 | 75.2 | 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 | 98% 2 | 41.61% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 52.44% | 43.33% |
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 | 93% | 31.39% | 25.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 84% | 20.28% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 89% | 25% | 16.42% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.37 | 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% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 89.89% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 20.55% | 33.38% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 51.37% | 31.08% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.82% | 8.48% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.16% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 2.77% |
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 | 0.23 | 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 | 67.4 | 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 | 96% | 44.06% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 54.9% | 42.55% |
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 | 0% | 27.65% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.92% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.41% | 15.92% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.26 | 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% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 196 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 98% | 75.14% | 73.89% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 16.06% | 28.38% |
| School sixth forms | 89% | 53.31% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2.54% | 9.11% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.91% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 2.07% |
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 | -0.93 | 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 | 55.1 | 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 | 0% | 42.58% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 53.29% | 43.01% |
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 | 0% | 33.54% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 25.17% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.33% | 16.18% |
| 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 | 98% | 88.46% | 85.18% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.31% | 58.14% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.59% |
| School sixth forms | 92% | 54.43% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.09% | 9.01% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.71% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
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 | 47.19 | 35.78 | 33.36 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.29 | 35.49 | 32.43 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 52.5% | 23.18% | 17.63% |
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 | 186 | 141 | 249 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 58.33% | 60.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.36% | 4.98% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 22.03% | 17.76% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.64% | 10.71% |
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 | 42.54 | 30.43 | 29.34 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.76 | 30.08 | 28.6 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 42.0% | 15.99% | 12.99% |
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 | 198 | 133 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 62.5% | 57.23% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.4% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 22% | 21.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 7.03% | 8.81% |
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 | 42.39 1 | 32.69 | 28.97 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.75 | 32.71 | 28.76 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 44.4% | 17.62% | 13.27% |
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 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 17 | 16.36% | 31.71% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 13.14% | 15.82% |
| 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 | 41.24 | 29.77 | 26.71 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.63 | 30.55 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 39.5% | 17.04% | 12.59% |
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 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 23.66% | 36.45% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.41% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 22.83% | 20.08% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 2.69% | 4.25% |
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Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 20th Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2024 - 3rd Sep 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 28th Oct 2023 - 19th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 23rd Jul 2024 |
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