John Hampden Grammar School vs St Michael's Catholic School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 619 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Hampden Grammar School
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,281 students
St Michael's Catholic School
High Wycombe · Academy all-through · Ages 3–19
2,414 students
| Measure | John Hampden Grammar School High Wycombe, South East | St Michael's Catholic School High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 679 | #260 of 679 |
| National rank | #63 of 4,090 | #1357 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–19 |
| Students | 1,281 | 2,414 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,281 | 2,414 |
| Free school meals | 5.4% | 20.3% |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 108.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 72.3 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.8% | 46.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 67.8% |
| EBacc average points | 6.69 | 4.24 |
| A level points per entry | 42.2 | 19.7 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk | www.stmichaels.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •John Hampden Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.6 vs 62.6).
- •St Michael's Catholic School is the larger school with 2,414 students compared with 1,281.
- •John Hampden Grammar School is boys and St Michael's Catholic School is co-educational.
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 John Hampden Grammar School better than St Michael's Catholic School?
On the Success Index (England), John Hampden Grammar School ranks higher (96.6 vs 62.6 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 John Hampden Grammar School and St Michael's Catholic School?
About 619 m in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Hampden Grammar School: 1,281. St Michael's Catholic School: 2,414. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Hampden Grammar School and St Michael's Catholic School rank in South East?
John Hampden Grammar School is 21st of 679 and St Michael's Catholic School is 260th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).