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High Wycombe Church of England Combined School

High Wycombe Church of England Combined School

Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JUPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

100%

Capacity

210

Pupils

3.3x

Demand

About High Wycombe Church of England Combined School

High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Buckinghamshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 210 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated High Wycombe Church of England Combined School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Celine Hawkins, it falls under Buckinghamshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 63% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6969th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 78th out of 137 in Buckinghamshire.

High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is a popular choice with families — it received 98 applications for 30 places, making it 3.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at High Wycombe Church of England Combined School include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Forest School, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Choir, Science Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.1%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Buckinghamshire, High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressLoakes Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JU
HeadteacherCeline Hawkins
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils210
Free School Meals (FSM)17.1%
School Capacity210 / 210 (100% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

26 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (26 Apr 2023): School remains Good

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Nov 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (63%)

6969th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 51%

978th of 2,034

In South East

Top 50%

78th of 137

In Buckinghamshire

Top 57%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

63%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 105
Expected:73%
Higher:37%
Writing
Expected:73%
Higher:7%
MathsAvg Score: 105
Expected:77%
Higher:37%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeDeclining -9%

'22/23

72%

'23/24

63%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

Facilities

9
LibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteForest SchoolSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballCricketSwimmingAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

CodingChoirScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

30

Applications

98

High Demand

Competitive - many more applications than places available

Applications to places ratio3.3x
0x1x2x3x5x+

34 families put this school as their 1st choice (35% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About High Wycombe Church of England Combined School

High Wycombe Church of England Combined School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.

Contact Information

01494524220www.hwce.co.uk

Loakes Road, High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JU

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Loakes Road, High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire, HP11 2JU

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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