Wycombe High School
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
PUPILS
1321
AGES
11 - 18
GENDER
Girls
TYPE
Academy converter
SCHOOL GUIDE RATING
unlock
UNLOCK

Can I Get My Child Into This School?

Enter a postcode to see where you live on the map
heatmap example
Sample Map Only
Very Likely
Likely
Less Likely

This pupil heat map shows where pupils currently attending the school live.
The concentration of pupils shows likelihood of admission based on distance criteria

Source: All attending pupils National School Census Data, ONS
01296 395000 / 0845 3708090

This School Guide heat map has been plotted using official pupil data taken from the last School Census collected by the Department for Education. It is a visualisation of where pupils lived at the time of the annual School Census.

Our heat maps use groups of postcodes, not individual postcodes, and have naturally soft edges. All pupils are included in the mapping (i.e. children with siblings already at the school, high priority pupils and selective and/or religious admissions) but we may have removed statistical ‘outliers’ with more remote postcodes that do not reflect majority admissions.

For some schools, the heat map may be a useful indicator of the catchment area but our heat maps are not the same as catchment area maps. Catchment area maps, published by the school or local authority, are based on geographical admissions criteria and show actual cut-off distances and pre-defined catchment areas for a single admission year.

This information is provided as a guide only. The criteria in which schools use to allocate places in the event that they are oversubscribed can and do vary between schools and over time. These criteria can include distance from the school and sometimes specific catchment areas but can also include, amongst others, priority for siblings, children of a particular faith or specific feeder schools. Living in an area where children have previously attended a school does not guarantee admission to the school in future years. Always check with the school’s own admission authority for the current admission arrangements.

3 steps to help parents gather catchment information for a school:

  1. Look at our school catchment area guide for more information on heat maps. They give a useful indicator of the general areas that admit pupils to the school. This visualisation is based on all attending pupils present at the time of the annual School Census.
  2. Use the link to the Local Authority Contact (above) to find catchment area information based on a single admission year. This is very important if you are considering applying to a school.
  3. On each school page, use the link to visit the school website and find information on individual school admissions criteria. Geographical criteria are only applied after pupils have been admitted on higher priority criteria such as Looked After Children, SEN, siblings, etc.

How Does The School Perform?

Outstanding
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(27/06/2012)
Full Report - All Reports
99%
NATIONAL AVG. 38%
5+ GCSEs grade 9-4 (standard pass or above) including English and maths



Unlock The Rest Of The Data Now
We've Helped 20 Million Parents
  • See All Official School Data
  • View Catchment Area Maps
  • Access 2024 League Tables
  • Read Real Parent Reviews
  • Unlock 2024 Star Ratings
  • Easily Choose Your #1 School
£19.95
Per month

Progress Compared With All Other Schools

UNLOCK Well Below Average (About 15% of schools in England) Below Average (About 18% of schools in England) Average (About 35% of schools in England) Above Average (About 16% of schools in England) Well Above Average (About 16% of schools in England)

School Results Over Time

2019 2022 2023 2020 Covid-19 2021 Covid-19 UNLOCK

% of pupils who achieved 5+ GCSEs grade 9-4
2019 2022 2023 2020 Covid-19 2021 Covid-19 UNLOCK

% of pupils who achieved GCSE grade 5 or above in both English and maths
2019 2022 2023 2020 Covid-19 2021 Covid-19 UNLOCK

% of pupils who achieved 3 A levels at AAB or higher
`
Marlow Road
High Wycombe
HP11 1TB
01494523961

School Description

Wycombe High School is a larger than average-sized secondary school. The proportion of students eligible for free school meals is very low. The proportion of students from minority ethnic groups is higher than that found nationally. The largest heritage groups represented in the school are White British and Pakistani. The proportion of students who speak English as an additional language is higher than that found nationally. The proportion of disabled students and those with special educational needs supported by school action plus or with a statement of special educational needs is very low. The school has specialist status in mathematics and computing and holds the Artsmark Gold Award, Healthy Schools Award, Investors in People Award, NACE Challenge Award and the Sportsmark Award. The school meets the government’s current floor standards, which set minimum expectations for attainment and progress. The current headteacher was appointed from 1 January 2009. The school converted to academy status on 1 May 2011.

Wycombe High School Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating

unlock

“Excellent school”

unlock
"> My daughter is in Y11 at the school and so we have enjoyed just over 4 years of her being educated here. We are delighted with all aspects of the school. There are issues with staffing which is, to a large extent, due to the high cost of housing in the area. We have found the school deal with issues extremely well focussing on the pastoral care of the girls. We would highly recommend it if your daughter is academically inclined and enjoys being in a structured environment.
“Poor A-Level Performance”

unlock
"> The 2016 A-level performance of Wycombe High School is listed by the DFE as ‘below national average’ (Progress Score – 0.16). This is below ALL other Bucks Grammar Schools and below several upper schools. As a consequence, my daughter will be transferring to another local grammar school for her A-Levels; a school where she might meet her potential and where she may have some idea of who will be teaching her from year to year.
“Significant Management Issues”

unlock
"> The greatest assets of Wycombe High School are its students, who are mostly delightful to teach. They respond well to good teaching and achieve excellent examination results. The participation in extra-curricular activities is very high, with outstanding achievements in areas such as sport, music and drama. You will find that most other parents are also an asset, as most are highly supportive of their daughters, although, inevitable in such a school, there is a small minority of over-pushy parents whose 'little darlings' deserve your attention every hour of the day. In my opinion the overwhelming issue at Wycombe High School is the over-controlling and over-promoted leadership. The ethos of the team is ‘do as I say’ rather than ‘do as I do’. Consultations with staff and students about major changes are heavily managed to achieve the required outcome. Sycophantic pen-pushers are promoted, not for their talents, vision or their abilities, but for their obsequious qualities. The toxic blend of excessive control and overwhelming bureaucracy imposed on teachers , is a key factor in the high staff turnover. A great pity, as the school has the potential to be both outstanding in Ofsted terms, and a more stable and a much happier place for staff and students.
unlock % Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>50, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>20, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>20, "agree"=>50, "disagree"=>10, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>20} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>10, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>40} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>50, "strongly_disagree"=>10, "dont_know"=>0} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>30, "disagree"=>30, "strongly_disagree"=>30, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree Don't Know {"strongly_agree"=>0, "agree"=>70, "disagree"=>20, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>10} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019
Yes No {"yes"=>60, "no"=>40} UNLOCK Figures based on 10 responses up to 25-06-2019

Responses taken from Ofsted Parent View

Your rating:
Review guidelines
  • Do explain who you are and your relationship to the school e.g. ‘I am a parent…’
  • Do back up your opinion with examples or clear reasons but, remember, it’s your opinion not fact.
  • Don’t use bad or aggressive language.
  • Don't go in to detail about specific staff or pupils. Individual complaints should be directed to the school.
  • Do go to the relevant authority is you have concerns about a serious issue such as bullying, drug abuse or bad management.
Read the full review guidelines and where to find help if you have serious concerns about a school.
We respect your privacy and never share your email address with the reviewed school or any third parties. Please see our T&Cs and Privacy Policy for details of how we treat registered emails with TLC.


News, Photos and Open Days from Wycombe High School

We are waiting for this school to upload information. Represent this school?
Register your details to add open days, photos and news.

Do you represent
Wycombe High School?

Register to add photos, news and download your Certificate of Excellence 2023/24

*Official school administrator email addresses

(eg [email protected]). Details will be verified.

Questions? Email [email protected]

We're here to help your school to add information for parents.

Thank you for registering your details

A member of the School Guide team will verify your details within 2 working days and provide further detailed instructions for setting up your School Noticeboard.

For any questions please email [email protected]