Wycombe High School

About the School

At Wycombe High School, they have a long history of providing a high quality education for girls. They match the very best of the school’s traditions, with an ambitious vision, mission and strong core values.

This means, they are constantly developing and evolving their curriculum and facilities. Wycombe High School is never complacent and constantly strives to further build on its reputation as one of the best selective grammar schools nationally. Staff are passionate about single sex education and the extraordinary benefits it brings students. Wycombe High School is proud of the excellent teaching, care and guidance that it offer, along with the excellent facilities and a wide range of opportunities in and beyond the classroom. Staff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, governors, parents and visitors to the school to share this commitment.

Ofsted has designated Wycombe High School an ‘outstanding’ school.

In their words:

"The quality of teaching is outstanding; students make outstanding progress across all key stages
Behaviour in lessons and around the school is exemplary.

There is a clear commitment to the development of the whole child and the school provides outstanding opportunities for students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

A significant strength of the school is the high quality of pastoral care.

Students are exceptionally well prepared for the next stages in their education or employment.

The school provides a safe and calm atmosphere for learning where all students thrive.

There is a clear commitment to the development of the whole child and the school provides outstanding opportunities for the students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development. A significant strength of the the school is the high quality of pastoral care.

While promoting the highest academic standards, the curriculum has also been designed to promote the love of learning."

Year on year, Wycombe High School students attain at the very highest levels and the school retains its position as one of the top state schools nationally. Examination results are outstanding and many students go on to take up a range of excellent university, apprenticeships or employment opportunities. Students are exceptionally well prepared to make choices about their future, whether that is higher education, training or employment.

Wycombe High School has a strong commitment to the performing and visual arts, and sport. They organise concerts, musical productions, school plays, dance and gymnastics shows, art and technology exhibitions and leadership programmes for students. Each year Wycombe High School reach national and regional finals in a range of sports and other extra-curricular activities. The school offers an extensive range of educational visits in the United Kingdom and abroad.

Students leave academically extremely well qualified, culturally and globally aware, and a good friend, a good neighbour, and a good citizen.

Wycombe High School welcomes visits from prospective parents.