The Highcrest Academy

The Highcrest Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Highcrest Academy's ungraded inspection to be?

Ofsted judged The Highcrest Academy's ungraded inspection as Some aspects not as strong at its inspection in March 2016 (no grade issued), on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Highcrest Academy?

The Highcrest Academy has 1,045 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Highcrest Academy take?

The Highcrest Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 18.

Where is The Highcrest Academy located?

The Highcrest Academy is located in High Wycombe, HP13 7NQ, Buckinghamshire.

How do I apply to The Highcrest Academy?

The Highcrest Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into The Highcrest Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at The Highcrest Academy was 1.067 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Highcrest Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 30.8% of pupils at The Highcrest Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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