What are the best private schools in Buckinghamshire?

Based on Ofsted ratings and exam results, the top-ranked private schools in Buckinghamshire include Ashfold School, Beachborough School, and Caldicott School. Rankings are updated regularly using the latest data from the Department for Education.

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Buckinghamshire?

Buckinghamshire has 36 private schools rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 155 are rated Good, meaning 91% of inspected schools hold a Good or Outstanding rating.

How are private schools in Buckinghamshire ranked on Eduscope?

Schools are ranked using a composite score that combines Ofsted or ISI inspection ratings, Key Stage exam results, pupil progress measures, and other performance indicators published by the Department for Education. The score is recalculated regularly as new data becomes available.

What is the average class size in Buckinghamshire private schools?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across private schools in Buckinghamshire is 20:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.

How much do private schools in Buckinghamshire cost?

Fees for private schools in Buckinghamshire vary by school and age group. Day school fees typically range from £10,000 to £20,000 per year, while boarding fees can exceed £30,000. Individual school pages on Eduscope include fee information where available.

Best Private Schools in Buckinghamshire

34 private schools found

Key Facts

Buckinghamshire is home to 34 independent schools, which account for 4.9% of all schools in the county, educating 8,689 pupils.
Of the 12 inspected, 91.7% of Buckinghamshire's independent schools are rated Good or Outstanding, with 2 schools achieving Outstanding and 9 Good.
In Buckinghamshire's independent schools, 16.9% of pupils have special educational needs, compared to 13.0% nationally, and 0.0% are eligible for free school meals.
Buckinghamshire's independent schools have an Attainment 8 score of 39.31, and 20.0% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English and maths, with 1 school rated Requires Improvement out of 12 inspected.

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Ashfold School

Aylesbury, HP18 9NG

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils265

P/T Ratio–

Beachborough School

Brackley, NN13 5LB

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils394

P/T Ratio–

Caldicott School

Slough, SL2 3SL

Independent · Primary · Ages 7–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils258

P/T Ratio–

Chesham Preparatory School

Chesham, HP5 3QF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils379

P/T Ratio–

Dair House School

Farnham Royal, SL2 3BY

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Absence–

Pupils116

P/T Ratio–

Davenies School

Beaconsfield, HP9 1AA

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys

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Absence–

Pupils334

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Gateway School

Great Missenden, HP16 9AA

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11

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Absence–

Pupils261

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Gayhurst School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11

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Absence–

Pupils340

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Godstowe Preparatory School

High Wycombe, HP13 6PR

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils316

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Heatherton School

Amersham, HP6 5QB

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils170

P/T Ratio–

High March School

Beaconsfield, HP9 2PZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils300

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Maltman's Green School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RR

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils317

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Pipers Corner School

High Wycombe, HP15 6LP

Independent · Primary · Ages 4–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils617

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Red Kite School

Princes Risborough, HP27 0JW

Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils18

P/T Ratio–

St Mary's School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8JQ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils439

P/T Ratio–

Stowe School

Buckingham, MK18 5EH

Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils901

P/T Ratio–

Swanbourne House School

Milton Keynes, MK17 0HZ

Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils309

P/T Ratio–

The Beacon School

Amersham, HP6 5PF

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–13 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils507

P/T Ratio–

Thornton College

Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils358

P/T Ratio–

Thorpe House School

Gerrards Cross, SL9 8QA

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–18 · Boys

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils281

P/T Ratio–

Wycombe Abbey

High Wycombe, HP11 1PE

Independent · Primary · Ages 10–19 · Girls

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils644

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International School of Creative Arts

SL2 4QS

Independent · Primary · Ages 14–19

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Absence–

Pupils60

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The Pace Centre

Aylesbury, HP19 9JL

Independent · Primary · Ages 3–16

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils42

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Benjamin College

Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1FD

Independent · Primary · Ages 12–18

KS2 Expected–

Absence–

Pupils11

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 34 private schools in Buckinghamshire, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.

Area Benchmarks

Metric	Buckinghamshire	England
School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted)	92%	90%
Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard	63%	61%
Secondary ResultsProgress 8	+0.32	+0.00
Attainment 8	39.3	46.1
AttendancePersistent Absence	19%	20%
ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio	20.2:1	18.1:1
Spending per Pupil	£8,049	£7,460

About This Data

•School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
•Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
•Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.

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Best Private Schools in Buckinghamshire

Key Facts

Ashfold School

Beachborough School

Caldicott School

Chesham Preparatory School

Dair House School

Davenies School

Gateway School

Gayhurst School

Godstowe Preparatory School

Heatherton School

High March School

Maltman's Green School

Pipers Corner School

Red Kite School

St Mary's School

Stowe School

Swanbourne House School

The Beacon School

Thornton College

Thorpe House School

Wycombe Abbey

International School of Creative Arts

The Pace Centre

Benjamin College

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are in Buckinghamshire?

What are the best private schools in Buckinghamshire?

How many Ofsted Outstanding private schools are in Buckinghamshire?

How are private schools in Buckinghamshire ranked on Eduscope?

What is the average class size in Buckinghamshire private schools?

How much do private schools in Buckinghamshire cost?

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