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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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