Hamilton Academy vs High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 673 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamilton Academy
High Wycombe · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
643 students
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
| Measure | Hamilton Academy High Wycombe, South East | High Wycombe Church of England Combined School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1614 of 2,471 | #1190 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #9438 of 15,697 | #6738 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 643 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 643 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 14.4% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hamiltonacademy.org.uk | www.hwce.co.uk |
The verdict
- •High Wycombe Church of England Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 43.3).
- •High Wycombe Church of England Combined School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 59%).
- •High Wycombe Church of England Combined School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 8%).
- •Hamilton Academy is the larger school with 643 students compared with 209.
- •Hamilton Academy is a academy school while High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hamilton Academy better than High Wycombe Church of England Combined School?
On the Success Index (England), High Wycombe Church of England Combined School ranks higher (55.8 vs 43.3 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 Hamilton Academy and High Wycombe Church of England Combined School?
About 673 m in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamilton Academy: 643. High Wycombe Church of England Combined School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamilton Academy and High Wycombe Church of England Combined School rank in South East?
Hamilton Academy is 1614th of 2,471 and High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is 1190th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).