John Hampden Grammar School vs Wycombe Abbey
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km 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
Wycombe Abbey
High Wycombe · Independent all-through · Ages 10–19
647 students
| Measure | John Hampden Grammar School High Wycombe, South East | Wycombe Abbey High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #21 of 679 | #557 of 679 |
| National rank | #63 of 4,090 | #3461 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 10–19 |
| Students | 1,281 | 647 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,281 | 647 |
| Free school meals | 5.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 111.4% | 95.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 72.3 | 13.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 97.8% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 99.4% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 6.69 | 0.69 |
| A level points per entry | 42.2 | 50.9 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk | www.wycombeabbey.com |
The verdict
- •John Hampden Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.6 vs 21.1).
- •John Hampden Grammar School is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 647.
- •John Hampden Grammar School is a academy school while Wycombe Abbey is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •John Hampden Grammar School is boys 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 John Hampden Grammar School better than Wycombe Abbey?
On the Success Index (England), John Hampden Grammar School ranks higher (96.6 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 John Hampden Grammar School and Wycombe Abbey?
About 1.2 km 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. Wycombe Abbey: 647. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Hampden Grammar School and Wycombe Abbey rank in South East?
John Hampden Grammar School is 21st of 679 and Wycombe Abbey is 557th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).