If you’re at the beginning of your search for independent private schools in Buckinghamshire, it can feel like a daunting prospect. A good starting point is to have a list of the private schools that you can create your shortlist from. Find independent schools near you in Buckinghamshire from Milton Keynes to High Wycombe. If you’re close to the county border click here for a list of Oxfordshire independent schools.
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SPOTLIGHT – THE BEACON
The Beacon is an inspiring and nurturing Prep School for boys aged 3 to 13 in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. Set in 18 acres of gorgeous Chiltern countryside, the School prides itself on both its strong pastoral focus and on the incredible range of opportunities it offers. The dedicated teachers and small class sizes ensure that no boy is ever overlooked and that each child’s learning is individualised to their needs.
Wicken Park
Wicken
Buckinghamshire
MK19 6DA
Nursery, Junior, Senior school, co-educational, day school
Dorton House
Dorton
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9NG
Prep prep, Junior, Senior school, co-educational, day and boarding school
Ashfold is an outstanding prep school for boys and girls from 3-13 years of age. The school offers children an education that is full of challenges, full of opportunities and full of fun! Set in 30 acres of stunning grounds in the Buckinghamshire countryside, with superb facilities and accessible from Winslow, Aylesbury and Thame.
Westbury
Nr Brackley
Buckinghamshire
NN13 5LB
Prep school, co-educational, day school
15 Amersham Road
Chesham Bois
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5PF
Pre prep, prep school, boy’s school, day school
The Beacon is an inspiring and nurturing Prep School for boys aged 3 to 13 in Amersham, Buckinghamshire. The dedicated teachers and small class sizes ensure that no boy is ever overlooked and that each child’s learning is individualised to their needs.
Broughton Manor Preparatory School
Newport Road
Broughton
Milton Keynes
MK10 9AA
Nursery, prep prep, prep, co-educational, day school
Crown Lane
Farnham Royal
Buckinghamshire
SL2 3SL
Prep school, boys school, day and boarding school
Caldicott is a day and boarding country prep school for boys aged 7 – 13 in South Buckinghamshire. Situated in 40 acres of magnificent grounds and only 30 minutes from West London. Caldicott let boys be boys; this involves a lot of hands-on learning, where boys make the most of the spectacular grounds for various lessons.
Two Dells Lane
Chesham
Bucks
HP5 3QF
Pre prep, prep school, co-educational, day school
Bishops Blake
Beaconsfield Road
Farnham Royal
Buckinghamshire
SL2 3BY
Nursery, pre prep, prep school, co-educational, day school
Station Road
Beaconsfield,
Buckinghamshire,
HP9 1AA
Prep prep, prep school, boys school, day school
1 High Street,
Great Missenden
Buckinghamshire
HP16 9AA
Nursery, prep prep, prep school, junior school, senior school, co-educational, day school
Bull Lane
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8RJ
Junior school, senior school, co-educational, day school
Shrubbery Road
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP13 6PR
Nursery, prep prep, prep school, girls school, day and boarding school
Little Kimble
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP17 0XP
Nursery, pre prep, prep school, co-educational, day school
10 Copperkins Lane
Amersham
Buckinghamshire
HP6 5QB
Prep school, girls’ school, day school
23 Ledborough Lane
Beaconsfield
Bucks
HP9 2PZ
Prep school, girls’ school, day school
Upton Court Road
Slough
SL3 7LU
Pre prep, prep school, senior school, co-educational, day school
Long Close School has a rich history of providing exceptional academic learning as well as excellent Pastoral care, with focus and commitment to student individuality. This independent day School and Nursery in Slough is large enough to provide an outstanding range of opportunities yet small enough for each individual to be known, valued and nurtured.
Maltmans Lane
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8RR
Pre prep, prep school, girls school, day school
Milton Keynes Preparatory School
Tattenhoe Lane
Milton Keynes
MK3 7EG
Nursery, prep prep, prep. co-educational, day school
Pipers Lane
Great Kingshill
High Wycombe
Bucks
HP15 6LP
Pre prep, prep school, senior school, sixth form, girls’ school, day school
Packhorse Road,
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8JQ
Pre prep, pre school, senior school, sixth form, girls school, day school
St Mary’s School is an independent day school for girls aged 3-18 in the heart of Gerrards Cross. A commitment to academic rigour and excellent pastoral care ensures that the education provided is bespoke to each individual student to ensure she achieves her very best.
St Mary’s create lovers of learning who are ambitious, determined in their pursuit of success, recognising equally their own strengths and talents and playing to these.
13 St Andrews Road
Henley on Thames
RG9 1HS
Nursery, prep school, co-educational, day school
Set in the heart of Henley, St Mary’s Preparatory is a private nursery and primary school. A very popular choice amongst local families looking to give their children the very best start to their early education.
Stowe
Buckinghamshire
MK18 5EH
Senior school, co-educational, day school
Swanbourne
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK17 0HZ
Nursery, pre prep, prep school, co-educational, day and boarding school
Redland Drive
Loughton,
Milton Keynes
MK5 8HD
Nursery, prep prep, prep school, co-educational, day school
Soskin Drive
Milton Keynes
MK14 6DP
Pre prep, prep school, senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day school
Convent of Jesus and Mary
Thornton
Milton Keynes
MK17 0HJ
Pre prep, prep school, senior school, sixth form, girls school, day school and boarding school
Oval Way
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8QA
Pre prep, prep school, senior school, boy’s school, day school
Walton Pre Preparatory School & Nursery
The Old Rectory
Walton Drive
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BB
Nursery, pre prep, co-educational day school
High Wycombe
Buckinghamshire
HP11 1PE
Senior school, sixth form, girls school, day and boarding school
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