The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East · HP13 6QT
One of the larger selective boys' schools in Buckinghamshire, The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe combines a state grammar ethos with a boarding option, an unusual pairing among local schools. Entry comes through the Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools consortium, with 192 places at age 11 for a roll of around 1,409 boys. The school is currently running slightly over its formal capacity of 1,371, a sign of sustained demand. Ofsted rated it Good overall in 2019, with behaviour, personal development and the sixth form all judged Outstanding. Nearly 30% of pupils speak English as an additional language, pointing to a diverse intake.
1,409
Pupils
Good
Ofsted
192
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,409
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.3
- Location
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Website
- www.rgshw.com
Entrance & admissions
- Consortium
- The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools
- Exam board
- GL Assessment
- Subjects tested
- Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning
- Places (PAN)
- 192
- Entry age
- 11
Key dates· 2027 entry
Registration opens
1 May 2026
Registration closes
2 June 2026
Exam dateNext
10 September 2026
Application deadline
31 October 2026
Offers date
1 March 2027
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Attainment 8
73.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
98%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Academic results sit well above national benchmarks: an Attainment 8 score of 73.9 against a national average of 46.9, and 98% of pupils securing grade 5 or above in English and Maths, compared with 47% nationally. The 11+ assessment, set by GL Assessment, tests Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, so families should prepare across all three. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 18.3, classes reflect the scale of a large school. The Outstanding sixth form judgement suggests strong support for boys progressing to advanced study.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 6.6%
- EHC plans
- 0.5%
- English as additional language
- 29.5%
- Free school meals
- 5.2%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 9 October 2019
The last word
A high-achieving boys' grammar where strong results meet Outstanding ratings for behaviour and sixth form, with boarding setting it apart from its consortium peers. Families should be ready for a competitive, three-paper entry test.
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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe located?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is located at Amersham Road, High Wycombe, HP13 6QT.
What type of school is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe test in the 11+?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe use for the 11+?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
For 2027 entry, registration opens on 1 May 2026, registration closes on 2 June 2026 and the application deadline is 31 October 2026.
When are The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe belong to?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is part of the The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe offer?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe has a published admission number of 192 places.
How many pupils attend The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe has approximately 1,409 pupils on roll.
What is The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe's Ofsted rating?
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its inspection on 9 October 2019.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.