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Cressex Community School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Cressex Community School is a foundation secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 762 pupils, and a capacity of 803 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

762

Pupils

803

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Cressex Community School Catchment Area Information

Secondary school places at Cressex Community School are allocated by Buckinghamshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Cressex Community School — School Information

Full address
Holmers Lane, High Wycombe, HP12 4QA
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Foundation school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.1% of pupils
DfE URN
110500

Other Secondary Schools in High Wycombe

If Cressex Community School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in High Wycombe are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Cressex Community School

Is Cressex Community School oversubscribed?

Cressex Community School is operating close to its capacity of 803 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Cressex Community School?

Admission to Cressex Community School is managed by Buckinghamshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Cressex Community School cover?

Cressex Community School is a secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Cressex Community School?

Cressex Community School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.