High Wycombe Church of England Combined School vs Wycombe High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 989 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 High School
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,371 students
| Measure | High Wycombe Church of England Combined School High Wycombe, South East | Wycombe High School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 96 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1190 of 2,471 | #30 of 679 |
| National rank | #6738 of 15,697 | #86 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 209 | 1,371 |
| Pupils on roll | 209 | 1,371 |
| Free school meals | 14.4% | 9.3% |
| Capacity filled | 99.5% | 108.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 13% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 73.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 96.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 99.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.16 |
| A level points per entry | – | 42.2 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hwce.co.uk | www.whs.bucks.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Wycombe High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.9 vs 55.8).
- •Wycombe High School is the larger school with 1,371 students compared with 209.
- •High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is a local authority school while Wycombe High School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is co-educational and Wycombe High School 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 High School?
On the Success Index (England), Wycombe High School ranks higher (95.9 vs 55.8 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 High School?
About 989 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 High School: 1,371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do High Wycombe Church of England Combined School and Wycombe High School rank in South East?
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School is 1190th of 2,471 and Wycombe High School is 30th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).