Is John Hampden Grammar School a boys school?

Yes — John Hampden Grammar School is a boys school.

How many pupils does John Hampden Grammar School have?

John Hampden Grammar School has 1,271 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is John Hampden Grammar School's Ofsted rating?

John Hampden Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2022).

How does John Hampden Grammar School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at John Hampden Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.1 in 2025/26.

Is John Hampden Grammar School part of an academy trust?

Yes — John Hampden Grammar School is part of JOHN HAMPDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

Where is John Hampden Grammar School?

John Hampden Grammar School is located at Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ.

John Hampden Grammar School

Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ

Outstanding

Inspected 14 September 2022

Outstanding

Ofsted

73.1

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,271

Pupils

Boys

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About John Hampden Grammar School

John Hampden Grammar School is an academy converter in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,271 pupils on roll and admits boys pupils only. It is part of JOHN HAMPDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2022) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.1 (2025/26). 5.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.1% have English as an additional language.

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

2025/26

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

5.4%

Free school meals

20.1%

EAL

0.7%

SEN support

2.0%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

73.1

Attainment 8

186 pupils

96.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

99.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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, 2025/26, 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 →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is John Hampden Grammar School?: John Hampden Grammar School is an academy converter in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
Is John Hampden Grammar School a boys school?: Yes — John Hampden Grammar School is a boys school.
How many pupils does John Hampden Grammar School have?: John Hampden Grammar School has 1,271 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is John Hampden Grammar School's Ofsted rating?: John Hampden Grammar School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (14 September 2022).
How does John Hampden Grammar School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at John Hampden Grammar School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 73.1 in 2025/26.
Is John Hampden Grammar School part of an academy trust?: Yes — John Hampden Grammar School is part of JOHN HAMPDEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
Where is John Hampden Grammar School?: John Hampden Grammar School is located at Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1SZ.