High Wycombe Church of England Combined School vs Wycombe Abbey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 370 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
209 students
Wycombe Abbey
High Wycombe · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
647 students
| Measure | High Wycombe Church of England Combined School High Wycombe, South East | Wycombe Abbey High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1190 of 2,471 | #557 of 679 |
| National rank | #6738 of 15,697 | #3461 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 209 | 647 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 647 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| 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.hwce.co.uk | www.wycombeabbey.com |
The verdict
- •High Wycombe Church of England Combined School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.8 vs 21.1).
- •Wycombe Abbey is the larger school with 647 students compared with 209.
- •High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is a local authority school while Wycombe Abbey is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •High Wycombe Church of England Combined School 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 High Wycombe Church of England Combined School better than Wycombe Abbey?
On the Success Index (England), High Wycombe Church of England Combined School ranks higher (55.8 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 High Wycombe Church of England Combined School and Wycombe Abbey?
About 370 m in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School: 209. Wycombe Abbey: 647. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Wycombe Church of England Combined School and Wycombe Abbey rank in South East?
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is 1190th of 2,471 and Wycombe Abbey is 557th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).