The Highcrest Academy
The Highcrest Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in High Wycombe, HP13, in the Buckinghamshire council area. It has 1,045 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (11 December 2024): Some aspects not as strong. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Some aspects not as strong — inspected 11 December 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (16 March 2016) |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -0.39 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 38.5 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 27.8 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 176 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 27.71 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C- | 2024/25 |
A level students | 56 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,045 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 34.6% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 22.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 10.07% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.04% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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