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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
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- Buckinghamshire HP13 6QT
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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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Academic Progress: Pupils consistently show high levels of respect for each other, their teachers, and the community
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils consistently show high levels of respect for each other, their teachers, and the community. Bullying is very rare. Pupils feel safe and well cared for.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching across the school is generally strong. It supports pupils very well in preparing for examinations.
Communication: Leaders communicate effectively with parents about their child's progress and school events.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on their child’s school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders ensure that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported well.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders have introduced firmer approaches to managing pupils’ conduct, leading to improvements in pupils’ behaviour.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is very rare. Pupils feel safe and well cared for. The designated safeguarding lead (DSL) has strong expertise in all aspects of safeguarding.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have developed an extensive personal development programme focusing on well-being and safety.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils benefit hugely from the exceptional, co-curricular extra experiences provided.
Career Counselling Services: Leaders ensure that students receive effective careers advice. The vast majority of students go on to university.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Students do well in their A-level examinations and enjoy their studies.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure that pupils with SEND are supported well.
Subjects Offered: Pupils take a broad range of subjects, most of which are academic.
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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is a Secondary, Boys school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 1418 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.
100.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
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 | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 18 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 99% | 98% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 50.50% | 35.00% | 4.80% |
| 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 | 0.96 | 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 | 76.0 | 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% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 49.24% | 42.99% |
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 | 89% | 27.45% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 82% | 17.43% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 87% | 21.36% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.39 | 3.29 | 2.82 |
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% | 93.49% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 202 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.41% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 19.37% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | 97% | 52.29% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 14.95% | 11.48% |
| 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 | 0.74 | 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% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 50.25% | 45.26% |
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% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 85% | 19.77% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 91% | 22.77% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 7.48 | 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 | 100% | 91.48% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 201 | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 89.28% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 1% | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 96% | 54.28% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 12.58% | 11.13% |
| 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% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 52.44% | 43.34% |
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% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 84% | 20.28% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 89% | 25% | 16.45% |
| 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% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 3% | 20.55% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | 91% | 51.37% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | 2% | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 15.16% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 1.76% | 2.76% |
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% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 100% | 54.9% | 42.58% |
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% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 18.92% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 23.41% | 15.97% |
| 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% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 2% | 16.06% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | 89% | 53.31% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2.54% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.91% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 2.06% |
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% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 53.29% | 43.04% |
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% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 25.17% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 26.33% | 16.23% |
| 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% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 195 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.31% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | 92% | 54.43% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.71% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.46% |
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 | 44.16 | 31.31 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 44.51 | 30.88 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 50.50% | 17.45% | 13.64% |
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 | 204 | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 81% | 58.06% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 22.18% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 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 | 47.19 | 35.78 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 47.29 | 35.49 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | A- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 52.5% | 23.18% | 17.69% |
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 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 73% | 58.33% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 22.03% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 8.64% | 10.7% |
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 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.76 | 30.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 42.0% | 15.99% | 13.04% |
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 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | 76% | 62.5% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.4% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | 13% | 22% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 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 | 42.39 1 | 32.69 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.75 | 32.71 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 44.4% | 17.62% | 13.34% |
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% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 13.14% | 15.8% |
| 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 | 26.73 |
| 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% | 12.63% |
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 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 19 | 23.66% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.41% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 22.83% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 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 The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
