Wycombe High School
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East · HP11 1TB
Wycombe High School is a girls' grammar in High Wycombe rated Outstanding by Ofsted across every category, from quality of education to sixth form. With around 1,361 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,265, it runs comfortably over its intended size, a sign of sustained demand. Its results sit far above national benchmarks, and the school combines academic rigour with the breadth expected of a large selective setting. Around one in six pupils speaks English as an additional language, reflecting a varied community.
1,361
Pupils
Outstanding
Ofsted
192
Places (PAN)
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- state grammar school
- Pupils
- 1,361
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 18.6
- Location
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Website
- http://www.whs.bucks.sch.uk/
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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Latest results
Attainment 8
73.9
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
97%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The academic record is the headline here: an Attainment 8 score of 73.9 dwarfs the national average of 46.9, and 97% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national figure of 47%. Ofsted judged the quality of education and the sixth form both Outstanding. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of 18.6, this is a school where high expectations are clearly being met.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 1.25%
- EHC plans
- 0.29%
- English as additional language
- 16.6%
- Free school meals
- 7.9%
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour & attitudes
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 30 April 2024
The last word
A consistently high-performing girls' grammar with Outstanding ratings across the board and demand that has pushed numbers beyond capacity. Families confident in the GL-assessed 11+ will find a genuinely academic environment.
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Wycombe High School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Wycombe High School located?
Wycombe High School is located at Marlow Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB.
What type of school is Wycombe High School?
Wycombe High School is a state grammar school in South East.
What subjects does Wycombe High School test in the 11+?
Wycombe High School tests Maths, Non-Verbal Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning at 11+.
Which exam board does Wycombe High School use for the 11+?
Wycombe High School's 11+ uses GL Assessment.
When is the Wycombe High School 11+ exam?
For the 2027 entry, the Wycombe High School 11+ exam is on 10 September 2026.
How do I apply to Wycombe High School?
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 Wycombe High School 11+ offers released?
For 2027 entry, Wycombe High School releases offers on 1 March 2027.
Which consortium does Wycombe High School belong to?
Wycombe High School is part of the The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools consortium.
How many places does Wycombe High School offer?
Wycombe High School has a published admission number of 192 places.
How many pupils attend Wycombe High School?
Wycombe High School has approximately 1,361 pupils on roll.
What is Wycombe High School's Ofsted rating?
Wycombe High School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 30 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.