Holmer Green Senior School
URN: 138058 • High Wycombe HP15 6SP
Overview
- Name
- Holmer Green Senior School
- URN
- 138058
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HOLMER GREEN SENIOR SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 67.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Edward Hillyard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01494712219
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Parish Piece, High Wycombe HP15 6SP
Summary
Holmer Green Senior School (HGSS) is a mixed, non-selective academy for students aged 11 to 18, located in Holmer Green Village, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. With a current enrolment of 1,240 pupils, the school operates above its capacity of 878. HGSS is committed to fostering excellence in education, aiming to help students become the best versions of themselves through a supportive and nurturing environment.
The school boasts strong academic results, with 77% of students achieving grades 4+ in English and Maths and 58% achieving grades 5+, both significantly above national averages. The Sixth Form is noted for its high performance, with an average A Level grade of 'B' and successful student placements in prestigious universities and apprenticeships. The curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and excellence, complemented by a range of enrichment activities.
HGSS values strong partnerships with parents and the community, emphasizing individual attention for each student. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto: "Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Passion," which underpins its commitment to character development alongside academic success.
The school boasts strong academic results, with 77% of students achieving grades 4+ in English and Maths and 58% achieving grades 5+, both significantly above national averages. The Sixth Form is noted for its high performance, with an average A Level grade of 'B' and successful student placements in prestigious universities and apprenticeships. The curriculum is designed to encourage curiosity and excellence, complemented by a range of enrichment activities.
HGSS values strong partnerships with parents and the community, emphasizing individual attention for each student. The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its motto: "Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Passion," which underpins its commitment to character development alongside academic success.
Useful links
- DfE Performance Tables (sen)
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)
- The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HOLMER GREEN SENIOR SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 878
- Pupils
- 1240
- Boys
- 650
- Girls
- 590
- FSM %
- 10.80
- Open date
- 2012-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-12-01
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1240 | 650 | 590 | 878 | 10.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1218 | 626 | 592 | 878 | 10.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1087 | 572 | 515 | 878 | 9.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1087 | 572 | 515 | 878 | 9.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1006 | 541 | 465 | 878 | 7.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 949 | 518 | 431 | 878 | 6.70 |
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