Hamilton Academy vs The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.3 km 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
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,451 students
| Measure | Hamilton Academy High Wycombe, South East | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1614 of 2,471 | #10 of 679 |
| National rank | #9438 of 15,697 | #39 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 643 | 1,451 |
| Pupils on roll | 643 | 1,451 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| 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.hamiltonacademy.org.uk | www.rgshw.com |
The verdict
- •The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.6 vs 43.3).
- •The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 643.
- •Hamilton Academy 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 Hamilton Academy better than The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
On the Success Index (England), The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe ranks higher (97.6 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 The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamilton Academy: 643. The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe: 1,451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamilton Academy and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe rank in South East?
Hamilton Academy is 1614th of 2,471 and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is 10th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).