Best secondary schools in High Wycombe (2026)
High Wycombe has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, in the top 2% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 59.7, against 46.1 for England. 3 are in England's top 10%, and 2 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 2% in England |
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe High Wycombe · Grammar · Boys |
75.0 | 73.9 | 98% | Good | |
2 Top 3% in England |
Wycombe High School High Wycombe · Grammar · Girls |
74.7 | 73.9 | 97% | Outstanding | |
3 Top 3% in England |
John Hampden Grammar School High Wycombe · Grammar · Boys |
72.8 | 72.3 | 98% | Outstanding | |
4 Top 38% in England |
St Michael's Catholic School High Wycombe · Roman Catholic |
48.7 | 49.1 | 46% | Report card | |
5 Top 39% in England |
Cressex Community School High Wycombe |
48.0 | 50.7 | 52% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 16% in England |
The Highcrest Academy High Wycombe |
38.6 | 38.5 | 28% | No rating |
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What is the best secondary school in High Wycombe?
On exam results over the last three years, The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is the top-ranked secondary school in High Wycombe, in the top 2% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.