About the school
John Hampden Grammar School is a grammar school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire. The site refers to welcoming 'your son' and states there are six forms of entry in Year 7.
| School type | Grammar · Boys |
|---|---|
| Headteacher | Mr Owen Jones |
| Sixth form | Yes |
📅 Open days: Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on the evening of 12 November 2026.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Consortium | The Buckinghamshire Grammar Schools (TBGS) |
| Delivery | To be confirmed |
📄 Free John Hampden Grammar School practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Catchment gives priority |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school says applicants can check whether they reside within its catchment area for 2027 admissions using the Buckinghamshire Council 'Find me a school place' tool, and that oversubscription criteria are set out in the admissions policy. |
| Places (Year 7) | 180 |
| Ofsted rating | Outstanding |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
For 2027 admissions, children born between 1 September 2015 and 31 August 2016 will begin Year 7 in September 2027. The school states that applicants for Buckinghamshire grammar schools need to take the Transfer Test, and that children not attending a Buckinghamshire LA primary school must register for the Transfer Test via Buckinghamshire Council.
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