
Head: Philip Wayne
An accessible boys' grammar school in Buckinghamshire with a Good Ofsted rating.
0
Year 7 Places
0.0:1
Applicants/Place
Pass Mark
0
Pupils
Max Score
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Cutoff Score
121
71% of max
Distance Cutoff
3.83 mi
Applications
668
Offers Made
185
Catchment, then Score
Catchment area students get priority. Within catchment, places by test score.
The Royal Grammar School has a priority area within the catchment. There are priority areas A and B within the existing catchment area, where Priority B areas are where students have a choice of more than two grammar schools and are within reasonable walking distance to other grammar schools.
Local Authorities
Postcode Areas
Max distance: 6 miles
Sibling Priority
Pupil Premium
6 places
Process
Parents have a statutory right of appeal against the refusal of a place. The Royal Grammar School High Wycombe has contracted Buckinghamshire Council to manage appeals on the school's behalf.
Waiting List
If any vacancies arise between National Offer Day and 31 October, first priority will be given to those on the waiting list managed by Buckinghamshire Council. From 1 November until the annual round of Late Transfer Testing, a waiting list will be maintained by the Royal Grammar School for admissions into Year 7.
1. Register
5 May 2026
2. Take Test
Buckinghamshire 11+
3. Results
10 Oct 2026
4. Offer Day
1 Mar 2027
A shared 11+ entrance exam used by 13 grammar schools, administered by GL Assessment, testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning. Two multiple-choice papers administered by GL Assessment. Paper 1: Verbal Reasoning (50 min). Paper 2: Non-Verbal Reasoning (50 min).
Max
170
Qualifying Score
121
71% of max
Registration Opens
Registration opens for the 11+ exam
5 May 2026
Registration Deadline
Final day to register for the 11+ exam
19 Jun 2026
Open Evening
Open Events for parents and prospective Year 7 students will consist of a presentation from the Headmaster and a student-led tour of the school. Student-led tours start at 5.30pm and throughout the evening. The Headmaster's presentation is at 6.30pm, 7.00pm & 7.30pm in the Queen's Hall.
1 Jul 2026
5:30pm
Exam Date
11+ entrance exam
12 Sep 2026
9:00am
Results Released
11+ results released to parents
10 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
National Common Application Form deadline (set by each local authority — usually 31 October).
31 Oct 2026
CAF Deadline
Common Application Form deadline (all LAs)
31 Oct 2026
National Offer Day
National Offer Day. All secondary school offers are released today.
1 Mar 2027
National Offer Day
National Offer Day — places confirmed
1 Mar 2027
73.9
Attainment 8
Average achievement across 8 qualifications
98%
English + Maths 5+
Grade 5 or above in both
100%
English + Maths 4+
Grade 4 or above in both
95%
EBacc Entry
Entered the English Baccalaureate suite
7.18
EBacc APS
Average points across EBacc subjects
A-
Avg A-Level Grade
Average grade achieved across all A-Level entries
Bar shows this school. Ticks mark the England state-funded average (grey) and the typical grammar-school average (indigo).
Grammar median computed from up to 163 grammars.
74%
Higher Education
+6pp vs grammar avg
49%
Russell Group
Cohort destination breakdown
Destinations trend
Strongest at
Mathematics
414 entries
50%
+1.2pp vs school
Design & Technology
92 entries
50%
+1.2pp vs school
Music
76 entries
50%
+1.2pp vs school
Watch list
Physical Education
122 entries
45%
-3.7pp vs school
German
122 entries
45%
-3.7pp vs school
Strongest at
Economics
168 entries
50%
+3.6pp vs school
Physics
108 entries
50%
+3.6pp vs school
Chemistry
94 entries
50%
+3.6pp vs school
Watch list
Fine Art
5 entries
0%
-46.4pp vs school
Psychology
24 entries
42%
-4.8pp vs school
Not enough data to derive strengths and areas for improvement.
Entry Requirements
8 taught full GCSEs at grades 5-9 including English and Mathematics at grade 5 or above and a total point score from the 8 GCSEs of a minimum of 49 points. In addition, candidates must meet the entry requirement for each course for which they have applied.
Subjects Offered
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form
Outstanding
Per-Pupil Funding
2025/20261,409 / 1,371(103%)
£0
Per Pupil Funding
Subjects Offered
Entry Requirements
8 taught full GCSEs at grades 5-9 including English and Mathematics at grade 5 or above and a total point score from the 8 GCSEs of a minimum of 49 points. In addition, candidates must meet the entry requirement for each course for which they have applied.
1:18.3
Staff:Pupil Ratio
99.01%
Qualified Teachers
4%
Absence Rate
7.26%
Persistent Absence
Historic school with over 400 years of experience combining boarding and day school facilities, including Fraser Youens boarding house accommodating 70 boarders.
Sports
{"playing fields":2,"pool":null,"gym":null,"courts":6,"astroturf":null}
STEM
{"science labs":4,"IT suites":3,"technology workshops":null}
Arts
{"drama theatre":null,"music rooms":2,"art studios":null}
Library
Modern library with over 15,000 books, digital resources, online databases, silent study areas, group study rooms, and dedicated Sixth Form study space. Open before school, during breaks and after school.
Capital Projects
The school offers entrepreneurship development programs with alumni and business advisers coaching, careers and enterprise activities fostering business skills and creative thinking.
Sports
Music & Performing Arts
Clubs & Societies
Duke of Edinburgh
true
Trips & Exchanges
{"school trips":["London","Paris","Barcelona"],"foreign exchanges":["Germany","France"]}
Community Service
The school offers various community service opportunities including charity fundraising events, local community volunteering, Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, and students regularly participate in charitable activities and social action projects
Uniform
{"description":"The school uniform consists of a navy blue blazer, white shirt, tie, black trousers or skirt, and black shoes.","suppliers":["John Lewis & Partners","Marks & Spencer"]}
School Meals
The school offers a hot meal service in the dining hall. Meals are prepared on site by our catering team.
Homework Policy
Homework timetabled across the week with approximately 1-1.5 hours per night in Years 7-9, increasing to 2-3 hours in Years 10-11, and independent study expected in Sixth Form. Subject-specific homework planners provided.
Behaviour Policy
Positive behaviour policy based on mutual respect, responsibility and achievement. House point system for rewards. Consequences include detentions, reports, and in serious cases, exclusion. Clear expectations outlined in student planner.
Mobile Phone Policy
Mobile phones should be switched off during lessons and kept out of sight.
SEND Provision
Children and young adults with an EHCP are admitted under separate statutory processes. Access arrangements available through Educational Psychologist advice.
4.5
4.5(123)Google Reviews
123 reviews
Enter your postcode to see directions to The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
Route 1 from Marlow, Route 2 from Chesham
Nearest Station: High Wycombe railway station
Transport Info
Located on Amersham Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. Public transport options available to the school.
Ask AI Advisor
About The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe