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Wycombe High School Catchment Area

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

Wycombe High School is a academy converter secondary school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1361 pupils, and a capacity of 1265 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,361

Pupils

1,265

Capacity

108%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2024

Wycombe High School Catchment Area Information

Entry to Wycombe High School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Buckinghamshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Currently oversubscribed: 1361 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1265 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Buckinghamshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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Wycombe High School — School Information

Full address
Marlow Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1TB
Local authority
Buckinghamshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Gender
Girls
Admissions policy
Selective
Free school meals
7.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136723

Other Secondary Schools in High Wycombe

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Wycombe High School

Is Wycombe High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Wycombe High School currently has 1361 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1265 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Wycombe High School?

Wycombe High School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Buckinghamshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Wycombe High School cover?

Wycombe High 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 Wycombe High School?

Wycombe High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.