The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
URN: 136484 • High Wycombe HP13 6QT
Overview
- Name
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe
- URN
- 136484
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL HIGH WYCOMBE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 71.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Philip Wayne (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01494524955
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Amersham Road, High Wycombe HP13 6QT
Summary
The Royal Grammar School (RGS) in High Wycombe is a prestigious boys' secondary academy with a rich history dating back to its Royal Charter in 1562. With a current enrolment of 1,409 pupils and a capacity of 1,371, the school is committed to providing an exceptional all-round education that nurtures individual potential and character. RGS aims to prepare students not only for academic success but also for future leadership and social responsibility.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the skills necessary for a rapidly changing world. RGS also features a boarding option at Fraser Youens House, accommodating both weekly and full boarders, which enhances the educational experience by providing a supportive community environment.
In 2025, RGS expanded its offerings to include a co-educational Sixth Form, further enriching the school community. The school actively engages with parents and prospective students through various events, including open mornings and academic development evenings, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between families and the school.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to equip students with the skills necessary for a rapidly changing world. RGS also features a boarding option at Fraser Youens House, accommodating both weekly and full boarders, which enhances the educational experience by providing a supportive community environment.
In 2025, RGS expanded its offerings to include a co-educational Sixth Form, further enriching the school community. The school actively engages with parents and prospective students through various events, including open mornings and academic development evenings, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between families and the school.
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Nearby alternatives
- John Hampden Grammar School (80.4)
- Wycombe High School (75.4)
- John Hampden Grammar School (70.2)
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (70.2)
- Holmer Green Senior School (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL HIGH WYCOMBE
- Capacity
- 1371
- Pupils
- 1409
- Boys
- 1409
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 5.20
- Open date
- 2011-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-10
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1409 | 1409 | 0 | 1371 | 5.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1418 | 1418 | 0 | 1371 | 4.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1434 | 1434 | 0 | 1371 | 2.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1434 | 1434 | 0 | 1371 | 2.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1431 | 1431 | 0 | 1371 | 2.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1393 | 1393 | 0 | 1371 | 1.60 |
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