The Highcrest Academy Catchment Area
The Highcrest Academy is a academy converter secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1072 pupils, and a capacity of 1069 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,072
Pupils
1,069
Capacity
100%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
The Highcrest Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Highcrest Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Buckinghamshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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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.
Find Buckinghamshire catchment area documents →The Highcrest Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, HP13 7NQ
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 35.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136858
Other Secondary Schools in High Wycombe
If The Highcrest Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in High Wycombe are the next closest alternatives.
Cressex Community School Catchment Area
Foundation school · HP12 4QA
The Royal Grammar School, High Wycombe Catchment Area
Academy converter · HP13 6QT
Wycombe High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · HP11 1TB
John Hampden Grammar School Catchment Area
Academy converter · HP11 1SZ
Holmer Green Senior School Catchment Area
Academy converter · HP15 6SP
Sir William Ramsay School Catchment Area
Academy converter · HP15 7UB
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Highcrest Academy
Is The Highcrest Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Highcrest Academy currently has 1072 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1069 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Highcrest Academy? ▾
Admission to The Highcrest Academy 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 The Highcrest Academy cover? ▾
The Highcrest Academy 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 The Highcrest Academy? ▾
The Highcrest Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.