John Hampden Grammar School
URN: 136771 • High Wycombe HP11 1SZ
Overview
- Name
- John Hampden Grammar School
- URN
- 136771
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- JOHN HAMPDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 80.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tracey Hartley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01494529589
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Marlow Hill, High Wycombe HP11 1SZ
Summary
John Hampden Grammar School, located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is an academy converter for boys, currently accommodating 1,271 students with a capacity of 1,150. The school prides itself on its strong academic performance and aims to develop students' character, resilience, and leadership skills through its ethos of #BeMore. This initiative encourages students to take responsibility and engage in collaborative and creative pursuits.
The curriculum at John Hampden Grammar School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, complemented by various extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts. Recent highlights include the U14 cricket team winning their third consecutive county cup and successful school productions such as "Shrek the Musical" and "Grease." The school also fosters community engagement through events like the JHGS Question Time, which promotes dialogue among students and local schools.
Additionally, the school is committed to student wellbeing, as evidenced by its pursuit of the Wellbeing Award for Schools. With a focus on both academic excellence and personal development, John Hampden Grammar School aims to prepare its students for future challenges in a supportive and enriching environment.
The curriculum at John Hampden Grammar School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, complemented by various extracurricular activities, including sports and the arts. Recent highlights include the U14 cricket team winning their third consecutive county cup and successful school productions such as "Shrek the Musical" and "Grease." The school also fosters community engagement through events like the JHGS Question Time, which promotes dialogue among students and local schools.
Additionally, the school is committed to student wellbeing, as evidenced by its pursuit of the Wellbeing Award for Schools. With a focus on both academic excellence and personal development, John Hampden Grammar School aims to prepare its students for future challenges in a supportive and enriching environment.
Useful links
- School website by Cleverbox (other)
- Parents Evenings Bookings (other)
- Box Office (other)
- Facebook (other)
- Get Directions (other)
- Open Map (other)
- Instagram (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- Parent Pay (other)
- Youtube (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Wycombe High School (75.4)
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (71.3)
- 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
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- JOHN HAMPDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1150
- Pupils
- 1271
- Boys
- 1271
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- 4.70
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1271 | 1271 | 0 | 1150 | 4.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1258 | 1258 | 0 | 1150 | 3.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1206 | 1206 | 0 | 1150 | 3.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1206 | 1206 | 0 | 1150 | 3.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1156 | 1156 | 0 | 1150 | 3.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1102 | 1101 | 1 | 1150 | 1.90 |
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