UK Rank #68
Wycombe High School
Wycombe High School, Marlow Road
Ofsted: OutstandingGirls onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:69.2
Assessment: GL Assessment
Exam area
High Wycombe 3 schools Shared test area
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Best Grammar Schools in High Wycombe
The grammar schools in High Wycombe form one of Buckinghamshire's deepest local groupings, giving the town unusual weight within the county's selective order. High Wycombe feels more expansive than Amersham or Aylesbury, with school variety and travel patterns that can alter the local picture quite sharply.
girls' and boys' options Buckinghamshire 11+ GL Assessment High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire Data checked 11 May 2026 Uses published 2025 GCSE measures and verified shared-test route data
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Top grammar schools in High Wycombe
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Full grammar school ranking in High Wycombe
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UK Rank #69
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, Amersham Road
Ofsted: GoodBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:68.5
Assessment: GL Assessment
UK Rank #87
John Hampden Grammar School
John Hampden Grammar School, Marlow Hill
Ofsted: OutstandingBoys onlyCompetition: High
Overall GCSE score:64.8
Assessment: GL Assessment
Shared test guide
These schools share one test
The Buckinghamshire guide explains the test, dates, and papers these schools share. It is the quickest way to see the shared exam details in one place.
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High Wycombe overview
High Wycombe grammar schools at a glance
3 grammar schools sit in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The early filters are school type, test route, catchment or distance rules, and the ordinary weekday journey.
Schools 3 schools
Main places Buckinghamshire
School mix Boys' and girls'
Tests GL
What stands out
High Wycombe has one local school cluster, so school type, test route and admissions detail carry more of the comparison than county geography.
School mix and route
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option. The schools here all sit in the Buckinghamshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently. Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.
Area shape
What stands out in High Wycombe
High Wycombe is a compact local area. The main differences here are school type, test route, catchment, and how competitive each school is.
Local school cluster
Wycombe High School, The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe, and John Hampden Grammar School sit close together in one compact cluster with both boys' and girls' schools.
School mix
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Shared route
The schools here all sit in the Buckinghamshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Admissions
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where are High Wycombe grammar schools mainly concentrated?
High Wycombe is a compact area. 3 grammar schools sit in the same local cluster rather than being spread across several different towns.
What types of grammar schools are in High Wycombe?
The area includes both boys' and girls' schools, but no co-ed option.
Do the schools in High Wycombe share one test?
The schools here all sit in the Buckinghamshire route, so the shared exam picture is easier to follow than in areas where every school tests differently.
Which admissions detail varies most in High Wycombe?
Distance and catchment rules matter at every school here. These schools are very competitive.