John Hampden Grammar School

John Hampden Grammar School (known colloquially as "JHGS") is a selective state boys' grammar school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England. It is named after the local member of parliament and English Civil War commander John Hampden. In June 2011, the school became an Academy.

John Hampden Grammar School
Address
Marlow Hill

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HP11 1SZ

England
Coordinates51°37′01″N 0°45′52″W
Information
Other nameJHGS
TypeSelective grammar school
academy
MottoQuit Ye Like Man
Established1893 (1893)
SpecialistsTechnology College (2001)
Sports College (2006)
Language College (2009)
Department for Education URN136771 Tables
OfstedReports
ChairmanPhil Maskell
*Head*teacherTracey Hartley
Years offered7–13
GenderBoys
Age range11–18
Enrolment1081
Capacity1150
Houses
  • Brunel
  • Carrington
  • Kelvin
  • Ramsay
  • Sheraton
  • Wren
Colour(s)White, black and gold    
Former pupilsPeople educated at John Hampden Grammar School
Websitewww.jhgs.bucks.sch.uk

Established as the Schools of Science and Art in 1893, it is situated on Marlow Hill to the south of the town and has a capacity of about 1,150 boys aged between 11 and 18.

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