High Wycombe

The High Wycombe often referred to as Wycombe, is a big town in Buckinghamshire, England. Lying in the River Wye valley surrounded by the Chiltern Hills, it is 47 km (29 miles) north-west of Charing Cross in London this information is also inscribed on the Corn Market building in the city centre. It is also 21.2 km (13.2 miles) south-east of Aylesbury County Town, 23.4 miles (37.7 km) south-east of Oxford, 15.4 miles (24.8 km) north-east of Reading and 12.4 km (7.7 miles) north of Maidenhead.

Education

The few counties of the one Buckinghamshire that still have a selective, tripartite-based educational system. Pupils take what is commonly known as the 11 + exam in their last year at primary school. A score in this exam decides whether a grammar school or a secondary modern school is admitted.

Primary schools

Catchment area primary schools in High Wycombe

• Ash Hill Combined School
• Beechview Junior School
• Booker Hill Combined School
• Castlefield Combined School
• Chepping View Combined School
• Hamilton Academy
• Hannah Ball School

Secondary schools

• Cressex Community School
• Highcrest Academy
• John Hampden Grammar School

Independent schools

• Crown House School
• Godstowe Preparatory School
• Pipers Corner School

Wycombe Abbey