Hamilton Academy vs Wycombe Abbey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 812 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
Wycombe Abbey
High Wycombe · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
647 students
| Measure | Hamilton Academy High Wycombe, South East | Wycombe Abbey High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1614 of 2,471 | #557 of 679 |
| National rank | #9438 of 15,697 | #3461 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 643 | 647 |
| Pupils on roll | 643 | 647 |
| Free school meals | 24.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 13.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.69 |
| A level points per entry | – | 50.9 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hamiltonacademy.org.uk | www.wycombeabbey.com |
The verdict
- •Hamilton Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.3 vs 21.1).
- •Wycombe Abbey is the larger school with 647 students compared with 643.
- •Hamilton Academy is a academy school while Wycombe Abbey is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Hamilton Academy is co-educational and Wycombe Abbey is girls.
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 Wycombe Abbey?
On the Success Index (England), Hamilton Academy ranks higher (43.3 vs 21.1 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 Wycombe Abbey?
About 812 m in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hamilton Academy: 643. Wycombe Abbey: 647. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hamilton Academy and Wycombe Abbey rank in South East?
Hamilton Academy is 1614th of 2,471 and Wycombe Abbey is 557th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).