The Highcrest Academy

About The Highcrest Academy

The Highcrest Academy is an academy converter in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,072 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 (2025/26). 34.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 22.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Buckinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,072 / 1,069 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ

Phone

01494529866

Principal

Glen Burke

Website

www.highcrestacademy.org.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Highcrest Academy?

The Highcrest Academy is an academy converter in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Highcrest Academy have?

The Highcrest Academy has 1,072 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Highcrest Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Highcrest Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.

Is The Highcrest Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Highcrest Academy is part of THE HIGHCREST ACADEMY.

Where is The Highcrest Academy?

The Highcrest Academy is located at Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 7NQ.