Godstowe Preparatory School vs The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 816 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Godstowe Preparatory School
High Wycombe · Independent all-through · Ages 2–14
220 students
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,451 students
| Measure | Godstowe Preparatory School High Wycombe, South East | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | – | #10 of 679 |
| National rank | – | #39 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–14 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 220 | 1,451 |
| Pupils on roll | 220 | 1,451 |
| Free school meals | – | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 44% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 73.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 97.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.18 |
| A level points per entry | – | 46.2 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.godstowe.org | www.rgshw.com |
The verdict
- •The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 220.
- •Godstowe Preparatory School is a independent school while The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Godstowe Preparatory School is co-educational and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe 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 Godstowe Preparatory School better than The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Godstowe Preparatory School and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
About 816 m in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Godstowe Preparatory School: 220. The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe: 1,451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Godstowe Preparatory School and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe rank in South East?
Godstowe Preparatory School is unranked and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is 10th of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).