Kings Wood School and Nursery vs The Highcrest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 573 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings Wood School and Nursery
High Wycombe · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
446 students
The Highcrest Academy
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,045 students
| Measure | Kings Wood School and Nursery High Wycombe, South East | The Highcrest Academy High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1757 of 2,471 | #526 of 679 |
| National rank | #10480 of 15,697 | #3292 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 446 | 1,045 |
| Pupils on roll | 446 | 1,045 |
| Free school meals | 34% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 97% | 97.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 27.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 53.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.32 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.7 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.kingswood.bucks.sch.uk | www.highcrestacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Kings Wood School and Nursery scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.4 vs 23.4).
- •The Highcrest Academy is the larger school with 1,045 students compared with 446.
- •Kings Wood School and Nursery is a local authority school while The Highcrest Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kings Wood School and Nursery better than The Highcrest Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Kings Wood School and Nursery ranks higher (38.4 vs 23.4 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 Kings Wood School and Nursery and The Highcrest Academy?
About 573 m in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kings Wood School and Nursery: 446. The Highcrest Academy: 1,045. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kings Wood School and Nursery and The Highcrest Academy rank in South East?
Kings Wood School and Nursery is 1757th of 2,471 and The Highcrest Academy is 526th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).