Godstowe Preparatory School
URN: 110546 • High Wycombe HP13 6PR
Overview
- Name
- Godstowe Preparatory School
- URN
- 110546
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 39.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kate Bailey (since 2025) , Headmistress
- Telephone
- 01494529273
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe HP13 6PR
Summary
Godstowe Preparatory School, located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, is an independent mixed school catering to 316 pupils aged 3 to 13. Established in 1900, the school celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2025, reflecting a long-standing commitment to nurturing academic excellence and personal development. Godstowe offers a supportive environment where children are encouraged to explore their interests and develop confidence, preparing them for future educational pathways.
The curriculum at Godstowe is designed to foster a love of learning through a diverse range of subjects, including arts, sports, and technology. With specialist teachers in the upper school and a variety of extracurricular activities, including over 90 clubs, students are supported in their academic and personal growth. The school also provides a nurturing atmosphere with a focus on wellbeing, ensuring that each child feels valued and secure.
Godstowe promotes a strong sense of community, with approximately one-third of its Prep girls boarding. The school prioritises character development and pastoral care, aiming to equip students with the skills and resilience needed for their future endeavours, whether in senior schools or beyond.
The curriculum at Godstowe is designed to foster a love of learning through a diverse range of subjects, including arts, sports, and technology. With specialist teachers in the upper school and a variety of extracurricular activities, including over 90 clubs, students are supported in their academic and personal growth. The school also provides a nurturing atmosphere with a focus on wellbeing, ensuring that each child feels valued and secure.
Godstowe promotes a strong sense of community, with approximately one-third of its Prep girls boarding. The school prioritises character development and pastoral care, aiming to equip students with the skills and resilience needed for their future endeavours, whether in senior schools or beyond.
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Nearby alternatives
- Aspire (72.8)
- Aspire (60.6)
- Chiltern Wood School (57.9)
- Kite Ridge School (55.2)
- Buckinghamshire New University (52.9)
Key details
- LA
- Buckinghamshire
- Age range
- 2 - 14
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 500
- Pupils
- 316
- Boys
- 6
- Girls
- 310
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1919-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Buckinghamshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 316 | 6 | 310 | 500 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 395 | 7 | 388 | 500 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 442 | 12 | 430 | 500 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 442 | 12 | 430 | 500 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 432 | 9 | 423 | 500 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 459 | 11 | 448 | 500 | 0.00 |
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