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School Compass
Wycombe High School
High Wycombe · Buckinghamshire · HP11 1TB. secondary · Academy converter · State-funded · Ages 11 to 18. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Buckinghamshire index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- KS2 RWM expected
- —
- Attainment 8
- 73.9
- English & maths 9–4
- 100%
Ofsted publication date: 25/06/2024. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is Wycombe High School's Ofsted rating?
Wycombe High School has an overall Ofsted grade of Outstanding (published 25/06/2024). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are Wycombe High School's GCSE outcomes?
Published Attainment 8 is 73.9. English and maths 9–4: 100%. Use alongside inspection excerpts and visits — tables alone do not show everyday teaching.
Where is Wycombe High School?
Wycombe High School is in High Wycombe (HP11 1TB), Buckinghamshire. URN 136723.
How do I compare Wycombe High School with nearby schools?
Open School Compass with Wycombe High School shortlisted, enter your home postcode, tick two to four neighbours, then compare side by side and print a visit pack. School Compass is parental compare — patterns to visit on, not a ranked verdict.
Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Outstanding School inspection · 30 April 2024). Open the full PDF for context.
At Wycombe High School (WHS), pupils achieve academic excellence and contribute eagerly to all aspects of school life. Interactions between pupils and staff are defined by a sense of community and mutual respect. Pupils live out the school’s values of ‘limitless ambition, infectious joy, insatiable curiosity and…
From the school's website
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Official links
Source pages for tables and establishment details.
Other schools in High Wycombe
59 schools on the High Wycombe town page — shortlist a few, then compare side by side.
Citation
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Wycombe High School
URN: 136723
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Town: High Wycombe
Postcode: HP11 1TB
Ofsted overall: Outstanding (25/06/2024)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/136723/
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