The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
URN: 110530 • High Wycombe HP13 6QT
Overview
- Name
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
- URN
- 110530
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 70.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Roy Page (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Amersham Road, High Wycombe HP13 6QT
Summary
The Royal Grammar School (RGS) in High Wycombe is a selective day and boarding grammar school for boys aged 11-18, established in 1562. Located in a residential area, RGS offers a strong academic curriculum with a focus on preparing students for success in both examinations and life beyond school. The school emphasizes character development alongside academic excellence, fostering integrity and leadership skills in its students.
RGS provides a wide range of co-curricular activities, encouraging students to engage in music, drama, sports, and other pursuits that promote personal growth and creativity. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral support, ensuring that each student feels valued and understood within a close-knit community.
As a foundation school, RGS does not charge fees for day students, although admission is contingent upon passing the 11+ entrance exam. The school has a rich history and continues to evolve, maintaining high standards of education while adapting to modern educational practices. Open events are held for prospective students and their families to learn more about the school and its offerings.
RGS provides a wide range of co-curricular activities, encouraging students to engage in music, drama, sports, and other pursuits that promote personal growth and creativity. The school prides itself on its strong pastoral support, ensuring that each student feels valued and understood within a close-knit community.
As a foundation school, RGS does not charge fees for day students, although admission is contingent upon passing the 11+ entrance exam. The school has a rich history and continues to evolve, maintaining high standards of education while adapting to modern educational practices. Open events are held for prospective students and their families to learn more about the school and its offerings.
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Nearby alternatives
- John Hampden Grammar School (80.4)
- Wycombe High School (75.4)
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (71.3)
- John Hampden Grammar School (70.2)
- Holmer Green Senior School (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Children's home (Boarding school)
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1379
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- 2011-01-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2008-11-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1379 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 1379 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 1379 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1379 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 1379 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 1379 |
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