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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire·Secondary·South East·Academy converter·HP13 6QT
URN: 136484GoodOfsted published 28 Nov 2019
73.9
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+1.13
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.92, 1.34]
98.6%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
94.7%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
46.2
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025
Decision summary
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Academic outcomesVery strong academic outcomes
Attainment 8 of 73.9 is well above the national average of around 46. This reflects strong GCSE outcomes across the standard subject basket.
- Attainment 8:
- 73.9
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 99%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupil progressAbove-average progress
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.13
- Confidence interval:
- [0.92, 1.34]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Grammar School Entry
Only source-backed entry information found on the school's own website is shown below.
Official links
Verified key dates
Registration opens
1 May 2026
Registration deadline
2 Jun 2026
Exam date
10 Sept 2026
Results date
9 Oct 2026
Verified exam details
Exam type
Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test (11+)
Exam provider
Buckinghamshire Council; GL Assessment
Open days from the school website
Open day
Entry requirements
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe says applicants for Year 7 in September 2027 must achieve the qualifying score of 121 in the Buckinghamshire Secondary Transfer Test or be deemed qualified through Selection Review or, exceptionally, appeal. The 2027 day-places policy sets Year 7 admission numbers at 182 day places, with separate boarding provision handled under a different policy.
Exam dates and admissions evidence
The RGS High Wycombe Year 7 admissions page lists an Open Evening on Wednesday 1 July 2026 from 5.30pm to 8.00pm, with student-led tours from 5.30pm and Headmaster presentations at 6.30pm, 7.00pm and 7.30pm, plus two open mornings to follow in October 2026. Buckinghamshire Council?s current 2027-entry pages say registration for the Secondary Transfer Test runs from 1 May to 2 June 2026, the Transfer Test takes place in early September 2026, results are issued after 4pm on 9 October 2026, and the secondary application deadline is 31 October 2026. The RGS policy also fixes 1 September 2026 as th...
Verification
Data year
2026
Last verified
17 Apr 2026
Confidence
97%
Pages checked
4
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 207 | 73.9 | — | 98.6% | 94.7% | 7.2 |
| 2023/2024 | 202 | 75.1 | +1.13 | 99.5% | 86.6% | 7.2 |
| 2022/2023 | 203 | 76.0 | +0.96 | 99.0% | 89.0% | 7.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 204 | 76.5 | +0.74 | 100.0% | 92.0% | 7.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
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Compare with The Royal Grammar School, High WycombeSchool information
| URN | 136484 |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Boys |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headmaster Philip Wayne |
| Trust | ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL HIGH WYCOMBE |
| Admissions | Selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | HP13 6QT |
| Latest pupils | 207 |
| FSM eligible | 5.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6QT
www.rgshw.comView local authority page1494524955| DfE number | 5404 |
| UKPRN | 10033016 |
| Opened | 1 Feb 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 28 Nov 2019 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
View Ofsted report
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Exempt School Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 9 Oct 2019 |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2019 |