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The Highcrest Academy

State school · High Wycombe, HP13 7NQ
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,072 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,072 ·
Local authority
Buckinghamshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Glen Burke

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Beechview Academy 18 %
Kings Wood School and Nursery 18 %
OtherUnkn 15 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Hamilton Academy 12 %
Ash Hill Primary School 8 %
Highworth Combined School and Nursery 6 %
Hannah Ball School 6 %
Millbrook Combined School 4 %
The Disraeli School 4 %
Oakridge School 2 %
High Wycombe Church of England Combined School 2 %
Carrington Junior School 2 %
Loudwater Combined School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
81%
LA avg.
77%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
38.5%
LA avg.
59.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
25.96
LA avg.
39.64
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
68
Number of teachers
18:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
9.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,072
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Hatters Lane
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 7NQ
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Telephone: 01494 529866

Email: office@highcrest.bucks.sch.uk

Website: http://www.highcrestacademy.org.uk

Local authority: Buckinghamshire County Council

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School data & information The Highcrest Academy Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ
1,072 Pupil numbers
35.4 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
28 % Pupils whose first language is not English
18:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
68 Number of teachers
20 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
38.5%
LA avg.
59.5%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
39.90
LA avg.
53.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.39 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 28 6
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 7
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 4
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 8
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 76 6
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 179 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 103 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 72 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 15 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 178 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 178 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 77 6
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
0%
LA avg.
31.6%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
25.96
LA avg.
39.64
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 11 B
Psychology GCE A level 12 B
Physics GCE A level 8 D
Mathematics GCE A level 16 C
Law GCE A level 7 B
English Literature GCE A level 6 B
Chemistry GCE A level 4 C
Biology GCE A level 9 C
Accounting / Finance GCE A level 11 C
Sociology GCE AS level 12 C
Religious Studies GCE AS level 4 B
Physics GCE AS level 8 C
Mathematics GCE AS level 12 C
English Literature GCE AS level 6 B
Chemistry GCE AS level 5 D
Biology GCE AS level 10 D

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Highcrest Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
9.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Leadership and management Requires improvement
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