Founded in 1893, John Hampden Grammar School, known as ‘JHGS’ for short, is a selective state boys’ grammar school that educates students aged between 11 and 18. Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, the school is named after the English Civil War commander and local Member of Parliament, John Hampden.
In 2011, the school became an Academy and in previous years has been rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. Known for providing excellent sports facilities, John Hampden Grammar School offers hockey, rugby, climbing and Rock-it-Ball as extra-curricular sporting activities.
For an insight into academic life at John Hampden’s, take a look at this short welcome video:
Address: John Hampden Grammar School, Marlow Hill, High Wycombe, HP11 1SZ
County: Buckinghamshire
Admissions Info: [email protected], 01494 529589
School Type: Boys’ Grammar
Number of pupils: 1,036 (approx.)
Number of Places in Year 7: 150 (approx.)
Open Day Date: September
Exam Date: September
Exam Board Type: 11 plus Secondary Transfer Test, GL Assessment
Year 7 entry to John Hampden Grammar School is determined by student performance in the 11 plus Secondary Transfer Test. The 11+ test is produced by the exam board GL Assessment and administered by Buckinghamshire County Council as part of its co-ordinated admissions scheme.
More information about the admissions process at John Hampden Grammar School is available on the school’s website, as well as the Local Authority website.
For more details on the Secondary Transfer Test, parents are encouraged to contact the Admissions Team at Buckinghamshire County Council on 01296 388222, or by emailing [email protected].
John Hampden Grammar School encourages all parents and prospective pupils interested in applying to the school, to arrange a visit. Visits typically include a tour of the school and the opportunity to meet with staff members. To arrange a visit to John Hampden Grammar, parents should contact the school office to make an appointment, on 01494 529589, or by emailing [email protected].
The school often receives more applications than there are available places. In such cases, the following oversubscription criteria is used, giving priority to:
John Hampden Grammar School also has a waiting list system in place. Students who are added to the waiting list are ranked in accordance with the school’s oversubscription criteria. If parents decline an offer of a place, they may subsequently re-join the waiting list upon request.
John Hampden Grammar School’s full admissions policy is available to download from their website.
Students that live within the school’s catchment area are automatically registered for a Year 7 place, unless parents withdraw them from the application process.
In all other cases, parents need to make an application for testing to the Testing Administrator, using the Bucks online application portal by the deadline date. Parents should also inform their home local authority by completing a Common Application Form (CAF), stating their child’s school preference. The CAF should be sent alongside evidence of the boys’ home address.
As with all 11+ Secondary Transfer Tests in Buckinghamshire, results are sent to parents before the end of October.
John Hampden Grammar School uses the 11+ exam to determine Year 7 entry.
The test is used to assess the academic suitability of candidates. There are two test papers that focus on:
Each test is multiple choice and lasts approximately 45 minutes. The Secondary Transfer Test is weighted as follows:
In order to be considered for a Year 7 place at John Hampden Grammar School, students need to achieve a minimum qualifying score of 121 or above. Each test is age standardised to ensure fairness to all students.
Two days before the 11 plus Secondary Transfer test, pupils will have the opportunity to take two practice tests in order to become familiar with the layout of the actual exam.
For more information on the Secondary Transfer Test, please see the Buckinghamshire County Council website.
When it comes to preparing for the Secondary Transfer Test, the sooner students start revising, the more time they’ll have to improve before test day. We’d advise that parents create a study schedule with their son that maps out what needs to be covered. As the test approaches, the schedule can be adjusted to focus on specific areas that need improving.
At Exam Papers Plus, we publish practice tests that help pupils prepare for independent and grammar school entrance exams, like the Secondary Transfer Test at John Hampden Grammar. Our practice tests help familiarise students with the format of the entrance exam and get them used to the types of questions they may be asked in the two test papers.
As the exam date approaches, our practice tests can be taken under exam conditions to help students improve their time managements skills. As each test paper on the day lasts 45 minutes, students need to get used to answering questions quickly, under time pressure.
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The information provided about John Hampden Grammar School was believed to be correct at the time of publishing. However, please be aware of future changes. We advise you to contact the school directly if you are unsure of anything. School contact details are provided within the post.
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