John Hampden Grammar School

Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ

Outstanding

Inspected 14 September 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

72.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,271

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

School Information

Local Authority: Buckinghamshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Boys
Pupils / Capacity: 1,271 / 1,150 (111%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 14 September 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

4.7%

Disadvantaged

20%

EAL

0.7%

SEN support

2.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

72.3

Attainment 8

1,271 pupils

97.8%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

99.4%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

6.7

EBacc avg point score

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

175 students

31.4%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

82%

To higher education

45%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

98%

Sustained destination

98%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

5.7%

Overall absence

23.0%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

66.46

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

20.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

12.83

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.3 vs 2023/24

£49,648

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,417 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,769

Spend per pupil

£7,012

Income per pupil

55%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ
Phone: 01494529589
Headteacher: Tracey Hartley
Website: www.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk

Academy Trust

JOHN HAMPDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL →

Teaching Jobs

Admin / HR

Administration Assistant to Senior Leadership Team (SLT)

PermanentFull timeBucks Pay Range 4, currently £31,424 to £33,735 FTE (actual salary for 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks p.a. is in the range £23,515 to £25,244)

Closes in 2 daysView & apply

Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

PermanentFull timeBucks Pay Range 2, currently £26,522 to £28,742 FTE (actual salary for 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks p.a. is in the range £19,757 to £21.411)

Closes 14 Jun 2026View & apply

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