The Highcrest Academy vs The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Highcrest Academy
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,045 students
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
High Wycombe · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,451 students
| Measure | The Highcrest Academy High Wycombe, South East | The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe High Wycombe, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 98 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #526 of 679 | #10 of 679 |
| National rank | #3292 of 4,090 | #39 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,045 | 1,451 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,045 | 1,451 |
| Free school meals | 36.8% | 5.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.8% | 105.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 73.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 27.8% | 97.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.4% | 100% |
| EBacc average points | 3.32 | 7.18 |
| A level points per entry | 27.7 | 46.2 |
| town | High Wycombe | High Wycombe |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.highcrestacademy.org.uk | www.rgshw.com |
The verdict
- •The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe scores higher on the Success Index (England) (97.6 vs 23.4).
- •The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is the larger school with 1,451 students compared with 1,045.
- •The Highcrest Academy is co-educational and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is boys.
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 The Highcrest Academy better than The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
On the Success Index (England), The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe ranks higher (97.6 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 The Highcrest Academy and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between High Wycombe and High Wycombe in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Highcrest Academy: 1,045. The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe: 1,451. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Highcrest Academy and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe rank in South East?
The Highcrest Academy is 526th of 679 and The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe is 10th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).