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Wycombe High School

Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TBSecondaryAges 11–18GirlsState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Apr 2024
Progress 8
+0.90
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
227 1st-choice / 191 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#120 of 3,141 nationally

About Wycombe High School

Wycombe High School is a girls’ state secondary in Buckinghamshire that is significantly oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local standing. With 1,361 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,265, the school is operating above its official limit. For the 2025/26 intake, there were 615 applications for 191 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.22. Of those, 227 put the school as their first preference, and 153 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 7.9%, which is below the national average for secondary schools, reflecting the selective nature of the area’s grammar system. The school is part of the Buckinghamshire selective system and sits alongside other high-performing grammars; the nearest outstanding-rated school is John Hampden Grammar School, just 0.3 km away. Headteacher Nicola Renyard leads a school that has held an Outstanding Ofsted rating since at least 2012, and its most recent inspection in 2024 reaffirmed that grade across every category.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderGirls
Religious CharacterNone
AddressMarlow Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1TB
HeadteacherNicola Renyard
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Number of Pupils1,361
Free School Meals (FSM)7.9%
School Capacity1,361 / 1,265 (108% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 25 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Science LabsLibraryPlaying FieldsSwimming PoolAstro TurfTennis CourtsTheatreMusic RoomsGymnasiumArt StudiosSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

15

Sports

HockeyRoundersBasketballRugbyCross CountryNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubOrchestraChoirModel United NationsArt ClubDuke of EdinburghNewspaperYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthOther

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

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Wycombe High School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.