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Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe

High Wycombe, HP13 6QT

Boys

Ofsted: Good

Founded 1562 (Royal Charter 1551). One of 30 state boarding schools in England. ~70 boarders. Sixth Form becoming co-educational from September 2025. Strong music tradition.

Key Information

School Type

Boys

Age Range

11-18

Sixth Form

Yes

Year 7 Places

~182

Founded

1562

DfE Number

825/5402

Ofsted Rating

Good

Last inspected: October 2019

Ofsted ratings are based on inspections of schools. For the full inspection report, visit the Ofsted reports website.

11+ Admissions

Exam Board: GL Assessment

GL Assessment is the most widely used 11+ test provider in England. Tests are multiple-choice format and assess English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. GL tests follow a structured, predictable format which can make preparation more straightforward. Since CEM stopped offering paper-based 11+ tests in 2023, GL has become the dominant exam board.

English

Mathematics

Verbal Reasoning

Non-Verbal Reasoning

Key Dates for Buckinghamshire

Registration Opens
Early May (estimated)
Registration Deadline
Mid-June (estimated)
Test Date
Mid-September (estimated)

School Application Deadline
31st October

Exact dates typically released in Spring. Check buckinghamshire.gov.uk for updates.

Ofsted: Quality of education Good, Behaviour/Attitudes Outstanding, Sixth Form Outstanding

School Website

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Location

High Wycombe

HP13 6QT

Buckinghamshire

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Local Authority

Buckinghamshire Council

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Important Information

This profile is compiled from publicly available sources including the Department for Education (DfE), official school websites, local authority admissions portals, and Ofsted inspection reports. Data was last verified in December 2025.

Disclaimer: Information may change without notice. Admission criteria, test dates, and policies are subject to annual updates. Always verify details directly with Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe before making decisions. From September 2024, Ofsted no longer provides overall effectiveness ratings for state schools.

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