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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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