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The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Amersham Road, High Wycombe HP13 6QT
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is a selective academy. It has about 1,420 boys aged between 11 and 18. In October 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils, Progress and Sixth form. Relative weaknesses include Admissions, Representation and Finances.
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Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Progress: Excellent. Up to age 16 it is excellent, while at ages 16-18 it is above average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is above average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: Excellent. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high. There is an entrance exam.

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