# The Highcrest Academy — High Wycombe, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Mr Glen Burke

## Contact

- **Address:** The Highcrest Academy, Hatters Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
- **Phone:** 01494 529866
- **Website:** https://www.highcrestacademy.org.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/high-wycombe/the-highcrest-academy-12502

## About

The Highcrest Academy is fully committed to safeguarding children and we kindly request that all of our visitors adhere to our safeguarding policies. We aim to provide all of our students with exciting opportunities which build confidence, develop a range of skills and promote academic excellence and a love of learning.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2016
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2016

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Exceptional School for My Daughter's Growth: I am thoroughly impressed with The Highcrest Academy. My daughter has thrived in her year 8 year, thanks to the wonderful teachers and supportive environment. The school's commitment to inclusivity and values such as sensitivity and resilience have really made a positive impact on her development. *(Sep 2023)*
- **4/5** — Good School with Some Room for Improvement: My daughter is in her final year at The Highcrest Academy, and while she has had some positive experiences, there are areas where I feel the school could improve. The facilities are excellent, and the teachers are generally supportive, but I have found the communication with teachers and staff to be inconsistent at times. *(Mar 2023)*
- **5/5** — A Welcoming and Challenging Environment: I have been thoroughly impressed with The Highcrest Academy since my daughter started in year 6. The school's inclusive culture and emphasis on values such as ambition and purpose have created a welcoming and challenging environment that has really helped her grow as a person. *(Oct 2022)*
- **5/5** — A Great Education Experience: My son attended The Highcrest Academy and had a great overall experience. The school's facilities are excellent, and the teachers are very supportive. I was particularly pleased with the emphasis on character development and the school's virtuous values, which have clearly had a lasting impact on his life. *(Jun 2022)*

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