Buckswood School
URN: 114656 • East Sussex TN35 4LT
Overview
- Name
- Buckswood School
- URN
- 114656
- 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
- 41.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kevin Samson (since 2025) , Headmaster
- Telephone
- 01424813813
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Broomham Hall, East Sussex TN35 4LT
Summary
Buckswood School is an independent mixed school located in East Sussex, accommodating 250 students with a capacity for 453. The school prides itself on a holistic educational approach, emphasizing not only academic excellence but also personal development through its ‘12 Pillars’ of education. These core values guide the curriculum and extracurricular activities, fostering well-rounded individuals prepared for future challenges.
The school offers a diverse range of academic programs alongside various sports, adventure, and travel opportunities, promoting a balanced lifestyle. Buckswood is committed to nurturing curiosity and character in its students, ensuring they develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.
In addition to its academic and extracurricular offerings, Buckswood School focuses on community involvement, internationalism, and sustainability. The school environment encourages students to engage in charity work and leadership roles, reinforcing a sense of responsibility and global citizenship. For parents seeking a supportive and enriching educational experience for their children, Buckswood School presents a unique and comprehensive option.
The school offers a diverse range of academic programs alongside various sports, adventure, and travel opportunities, promoting a balanced lifestyle. Buckswood is committed to nurturing curiosity and character in its students, ensuring they develop skills that extend beyond the classroom.
In addition to its academic and extracurricular offerings, Buckswood School focuses on community involvement, internationalism, and sustainability. The school environment encourages students to engage in charity work and leadership roles, reinforcing a sense of responsibility and global citizenship. For parents seeking a supportive and enriching educational experience for their children, Buckswood School presents a unique and comprehensive option.
Useful links
- Governance & Policies (governance)
- CALENDARS DATES (calendar)
- Full ISI Remarks (download)
- Additional ISI Report (download)
- Home (other)
- Academics (other)
- ADMISSIONS & TEAM (other)
- Adventure & Travel (BEAT) (other)
- Home, Boarding & Wellbeing (other)
- Sport (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Compass Community School South (66.7)
- Mountfield Heath School (55.7)
- Ashdown House School (48.7)
- Battle Abbey School (40.1)
Key details
- LA
- East Sussex
- Age range
- 10 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 453
- Pupils
- 250
- Boys
- 176
- Girls
- 74
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1978-10-04
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 250 | 176 | 74 | 453 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 277 | 185 | 92 | 453 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 294 | 184 | 110 | 453 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 294 | 184 | 110 | 453 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 274 | 176 | 98 | 453 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 316 | 203 | 113 | 453 | 0.00 |
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