Holmer Green Senior School vs Sir William Ramsay School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holmer Green Senior School
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,244 students
Sir William Ramsay School
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
984 students
| Measure | Holmer Green Senior School High Wycombe, South East | Sir William Ramsay School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #236 of 679 | #603 of 679 |
| National rank | #1146 of 4,090 | #3688 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,244 | 984 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,244 | 984 |
| Free school meals | 10.5% | 37% |
| Capacity filled | 141.7% | 94.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | 35.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 53.2% | 25.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.4% | 48.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | 32.5 | 22.6 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hgss.co.uk | www.swr.school |
The verdict
- •Holmer Green Senior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.1 vs 17.8).
- •Holmer Green Senior School is the larger school with 1,244 students compared with 984.
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 Holmer Green Senior School better than Sir William Ramsay School?
On the Success Index (England), Holmer Green Senior School ranks higher (67.1 vs 17.8 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 Holmer Green Senior School and Sir William Ramsay School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holmer Green Senior School: 1,244. Sir William Ramsay School: 984. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holmer Green Senior School and Sir William Ramsay School rank in South East?
Holmer Green Senior School is 236th of 679 and Sir William Ramsay School is 603rd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).