Cressex Community School vs John Hampden Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cressex Community School
High Wycombe · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
766 students
John Hampden Grammar School
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,281 students
| Measure | Cressex Community School High Wycombe, South East | John Hampden Grammar School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 64 Top 50% | 97 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #251 of 679 | #21 of 679 |
| National rank | #1297 of 4,090 | #63 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 766 | 1,281 |
| Pupils on roll | 766 | 1,281 |
| Free school meals | 32.7% | 5.4% |
| Capacity filled | 95.4% | 111.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 50.7 | 72.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.4% | 97.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 69.4% | 99.4% |
| EBacc average points | 4.01 | 6.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.2 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.cressex.org | www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •John Hampden Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.6 vs 63.9).
- •John Hampden Grammar School is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 766.
- •Cressex Community School is a local authority school while John Hampden Grammar School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Cressex Community School is co-educational and John Hampden Grammar School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cressex Community School better than John Hampden Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), John Hampden Grammar School ranks higher (96.6 vs 63.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cressex Community School and John Hampden Grammar School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Cressex Community School: 766. John Hampden Grammar School: 1,281. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Cressex Community School and John Hampden Grammar School rank in South East?
Cressex Community School is 251st of 679 and John Hampden Grammar School is 21st of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).