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The isbi Schools Directory Guide To The Top Private Schools & Colleges In Buckinghamshire

For anyone planning a move to or within Buckinghamshire in South East England we have collated information below about different places to live, schools, estate agents and other information we think useful for relocating within this fantastic Buckinghamshire.

Offering some of the best living anywhere in Great Britain, Buckinghamshire's famous British cities and towns include Buckingham, Aylesbury and High Wycombe.

Buckinghamshire has a great choice of high quality UK private schools, beautiful countryside, lots of activities and excellent housing - with a fantastic range of different properties to call home, from country mansions and estates, cottages and bungalows to new build executive housing, family townhouses and apartments.

"Buckinghamshire has an endless list of things to offer, from its chocolate box villages, historic towns and quality attractions to its stunning countryside and cosy pubs." Visit Buckinghamshire

Located in the South East of England, it borders Greater London to the south-east (some towns and cities are on the tube map), Oxford to the west, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire to the North, Berkshire to the south and Hertfordshire to the east.

The desirable town of High Wycombe, located in the south of Buckinghamshire, has links with some of Britain's most famous comedians! Including James Corden, Noel Fielding and Jimmy Carr.

TOP PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND, UK

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Looking for a prestigious Independent (private) school in Buckinghamshire, GB?

If you are thinking of moving to live in Buckinghamshire (or you already live in Buckinghamshire but are considering relocating) and you and your family are researching some of the best private schools in Buckinghamshire there is a big choice of high quality Buckinghamshire schools, with a number of the Buckinghamshire’s highest ranking Independent schools considered to be some of the best in the UK.

Buckinghamshire’s private education sector features day schools and boarding schools, girls’ schools, boys’ schools and co-educational (mixed) schools, including leading private Nurseries, Prep Schools, Independent Secondary and Sixth Form schools and colleges.

Find Private Schools In Buckinghamshire, UK (Or "Private Schools Near Me")

Developed over the last 36+ years, the isbi School Search Directory is one of the largest and most comprehensive private schools directories available, helping thousands of families to find, compare and select good schools since the 1980s.

> You can search for private schools with a reputation for excellence in Buckinghamshire and in the cities of High Wycombe and Aylesbury towns like Chesham and Burnham by using our Private Schools Directory and Independent Schools Finder (powered by isbi's School Search Directory) or by clicking on the names of the schools and colleges listed below to see detailed profiles with photos, videos, maps etc.

> With our expanded school search technology you can filter your search by the type of school you are looking for such as day and boarding, gender, age range, academic study, religious affiliation, school fees, scholarships and bursaries, open days etc.

> You can also focus your search on just private Pre-Prep and Prep schools or on Independent Senior and Sixth Form schools and colleges, or view search results for all of them together.

Please explore isbi.com for detailed information and guides about good schools of all types and for open days, school and college and news, articles and blogs with details of school associations, glossaries and explanations about examinations and qualifications and expert advice about independent education at private schools and colleges around the UK and worldwide.

THE BEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS AND BEST PRIVATE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES IN BUCKINGHAMSHIRE

Please see below for a full list of private schools and colleges in Buckinghamshire, one of the best being:

Preparatory Schools

The Beacon School

Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England, HP6 5PF

Private School (Fee Paying), Boys, 3-13 years, Day

Leading independent Prep school for boys aged 3 to 13. Pupils are prepared for life through a broad curriculum offering richness and diversity of opportunity within a happy and stimulating community.

_{Values & Principles}

The Beacon is a learning community that values excellence. All those involved in The Beacon – boys, staff, Governors and parents – are expected to act in accordance with the following fundamental values and principles.

Integrity, Behaving with honesty and strong moral principles.

Respect, Valuing all individuals, having due consideration and empathy for their wishes, feelings and rights.

Achievement, Valuing and aspiring for intellectual, sporting, creative and spiritual success via effort, skill and risk-taking and celebrating one another’s endeavours.

Well-being, Developing fully as a person, both physically and emotionally, so that children are confident, healthy and happy.

Courage, Striving to do one’s best and making an effort despite difficulties or fears, building resilience and self-confidence.

[Read More About The Beacon School...]

Davenies School

Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England, HP9 1AA

Private School (Fee Paying), Boys, 4-13 years, Day

Davenies School ethos and philosophy enables the boys to make the most of their preparatory years, supported by high quality pastoral care, a broad and stimulating curriculum and numerous extra-curricular opportunities.

[Read More About Davenies School...]

Gayhurst School

Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, SL9 8RJ

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 3-11 years, Day

Gayhurst School Educates children aged from 3 to 11 years old, Gayhurst is committed to offering its pupils a broad, rounded, co-educational experience in a happy and caring academic environment, where their pastoral needs and wellbeing are paramount.

[Read More About Gayhurst School...]

Godstowe School

High Wycombe Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, England, HP13 6PR

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 3-13 years, Day & Boarding (Full)

Godstowe is a happy, thriving day and boarding school for girls aged 3 to 13 and boys aged 3 to 7. Situated in 12 acres of leafy Chilterns parkland, the School is non-selective with outstanding academic results.

[Read More About Godstowe School...]

Preparatory and Senior Schools

Pipers Corner School

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, HP15 6LP

Private School (Fee Paying), Girls, 4-18 years, Day

Pipers School believes that education is about the development of the whole person - and stretches far beyond the traditional curriculum. Pipers Schools is a School with an atmosphere of caring and mutual respect with an emphasis on family values, good manners and courtesy.

Stowe School

Buckingham, Buckinghamshire, England MK18 5EH

Private School (Fee Paying), Co-Educational, 13-18 Years, Day & Boarding (Full, Flexi, Weekly)

Stowe is a unique school in the most sublime setting which celebrates youth rather than stifling it. Stowe embodies the English Enlightenment and the values and ethos of this epoch continue to shape the people who teach and learn here. Intellectual and academic enquiry lie at the heart of a Stowe education and Stoics are encouraged to excel in sport, art drama and music.

School Aims

To provide a rich, broad, deep and holistic education.
To encourage and nurture each individual pupil's interests and talents.
To promote physical and mental well-being.
To build good character and a commitment to the common good, upholding the Protestant Principles of the Church of England.
To encourage an appreciation of beauty and culture both amongst our pupils and the wider community.
To fulfil our Change Makers Vision.

[Read More About Stowe School…]

Top Private Independent Secondary Schools & Colleges In Buckinghamshire, UK

Some of the best Independent Secondary schools and colleges and Sixth Form schools and colleges in Buckinghamshire, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls include:

Top Private Pre-Preparatory & Preparatory Schools In Buckinghamshire, UK

Some of the best Pre-Prep and Prep schools in Buckinghamshire, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British day and boarding single-sex and mixed education for boys and girls aged from 3 years to 11 or 13 years include:

Special Needs Schools In Buckinghamshire, UK

Some of the best Special Needs schools in Buckinghamshire, Great Britain providing a top-tier, world-class British Special Needs and Special Education Needs education for boys and girls (single-sex and mixed) include:

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Where To Live In Buckinghamshire, England, UK

The most popular British cities and towns in the Buckinghamshire area (GB) include, with approximate population numbers:

> Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire, UK

Aylesbury (58,700), Western Turville (2,200), Wingrave (1,400), Halton (2,000)

> Chiltern, Buckinghamshire, UK

Chesham (30,900), Amersham (14,300), Chalfont St Giles (5,900), Chalfont St Peter (12,700)

> South Bucks, Buckinghamshire, UK

Beaconsfield (10,700), Burnham (11,6000), Stoke Pages (4,700)

> Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, UK

High Wycombe (133,200), Princes Risborough (8,100), Stokenchurch (3,900), Marlow (14,300)

FOCUS ON... LIVING IN HIGH WYCOMBE, ENGLAND, UK

High Wycombe is very popular place to live and many people move to High Wycombe each year, or to near High Wycombe and the surrounding area, from around the United Kingdom and abroad.

Many of those moving to High Wycombe are escaping more urban living in London or other larger cities, deciding to relocate to the County capital to enjoy a different pace of life and the historic and elegant surroundings of a prosperous city with great facilities and leisure amenities, high quality housing and schools, fantastic pubs, restaurants and sports and popular cultural events, arts and music.

Ten Things To Know About High Wycombe, England, UK

> FACT 1: James Corden, famous for his role in Gavin and Stacey and hosting shows such as The Late Late Show and Carpool Karaoke, grew up in Hazlemere, on the outskirts of High Wycombe.

> FACT 2: The British Comedy group Mighty Boosh met in High Wycombe! Members Julian Barratt, Noel Fielding and Dave Brown got together after Fielding and Brown met while studying at Bucks New University.

> FACT 3: Rugby Player Matt Dawson was raised in Buckinghamshire and attended Royal Grammar School in High Wycombe.

> FACT 4: Sally Phillips, a famous actress who is famous for roles in Bridget Jones and I’m Alan Partridge attended Wycombe Abbey Girls School.

> FACT 5: Family favourite bread company Hovis is based in High Wycombe! It’s biggest factory is based just outside the town so be sure to roll down the windows whilst driving through! Hovis even filmed its famous ‘Boy on the Bike’ advert in High Wycombe.

> FACT 6: High Wycombe weighs their mayor! The quirky tradition has been around since the mediaeval times, with the purpose being to check that the mayor isn't gaining weight off the taxpayers money! Steve Baker, the current MP for Wycombe even takes part in it each year!

> FACT 7: Wycombe Abbey, originally a girls school in the High Wycombe, was transformed into the headquarters of the Eighth Air Force Bomber Command during WW2. It was even used as a Cold War site by the US Ministry of Defence after 1946.

> FACT 8: The Romans built a Villa on the River Rye! Discovered in 1724, It stands by Holy Well Spring and features a beautiful and intricate mosaic floor.

> FACT 9: One of Queen Victoria’s favourite Prime Ministers was MP for High Wycombe. Benjamin Disraeli was Conservative PM between 1868 and 1874.

> FACT 10: During World War Two, a local sweet shop called Taylors located on Easton Street set up a scheme where locals could trade sugar for sweets!

Where To Live In High Wycombe, UK

High Wycombe and the surrounding area offers a huge choice of high quality, premium and luxury property to meet the needs of any family, whether wanting a cottage, townhouse, large apartment, mansion or country estate, with or without granny annex, garden or swimming pool. There are also property development and investment opportunities too, with land available to purchase and properties in need of renovation.

From central city living to rural, country lifestyles, High Wycombe and the areas near High Wycombe are full of bustling districts and leafy suburbs, lush green areas, charming Crescents and estates, rolling countryside, vibrant high streets, busy neighbourhoods and friendly residential communities.

Some of the popular residential areas include:

Marlow Hill High Wycombe, Wooburn Green High Wycombe, Berghers Hill High Wycombe, Beamond End High Wycombe, Wycombe Marsh High Wycombe, Terriers High Wycombe, Flackwell Hill High Wycombe, Cressex High Wycombe, Penn High Wycombe

Commuting To And From High Wycombe By Rail Or Road

Relocating to High Wycombe is especially popular with those happy to work from home most of the time but needing to occasionally commute to other places for work.

Others are happy to commute more regularly to London, Oxford, Reading, Watford and other locations for work.

Travel times to key destinations by road and rail include:

> High Wycombe To London: London is about 32 miles by road from High Wycombe via the M40 and driving to the centre of London from High Wycombe normally takes under 1 hour 15 minutes. There is a very regular train service to London from High Wycombe, with trains taking from 50 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes to get to London.

> High Wycombe To Reading: Reading is about 19 miles by road from High Wycombe via the A404 and driving to the centre of High Wycombe normally takes under 40 minutes. There is a very regular train service to Reading from High Wycombe, with trains taking from 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes to get to Reading.

> High Wycombe To Oxford: Oxford is about 28 miles by road from High Wycombe via the M40 and driving to the centre of Oxford from High Wycombe normally takes under 45 minutes.. There is a very regular train service to Oxford from High Wycombe, with trains taking from 35 minutes to 45 minutes to get to Oxford.

Nearest Airports To High Wycombe, UK

The nearest airport to High Wycombe is London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) which is 16 miles away. Other nearby airports include London Luton (LTN) (under 23 miles), London City (LCY) (under 35 miles) and London Gatwick (LGW) (under 41miles).

FOCUS ON... LIVING IN AYLESBURY, ENGLAND, UK

Aylesbury is a very popular place to live and many people move to Aylesbury each year, or to near Aylesbury and the surrounding area, from around the United Kingdom and abroad.

Many of those moving to Aylesbury are escaping more urban living in London or other larger cities, deciding to relocate to the Buckinghamshire capital to enjoy a different pace of life and the historic and elegant surroundings of a prosperous city with great facilities and leisure amenities, high quality housing and schools, fantastic pubs, restaurants and sports and popular cultural events, arts and music.

Ten Things To Know About Aylesbury, England, UK

> FACT 1: Aylesbury is recognised as the birthplace of the Paralympic movement. Dr Ludwig Guttmann organised the first competition for those in wheelchairs after World War II at the Stoke Mandeville hospital. The games took off and in 1960 the International Stoke Mandeville Games became the official paralympic games. It even hosts the flame lighting ceremony each year.

> FACT 2: Aylesbury is home to the Roald Dahl Children's Gallery. It was opened in 1996 in order to stimulate children's interest in science, history and literature. Aylesbury also hosts a Roald Dahl festival on the 2nd of July every year.

> FACT 3: David Bowie performed his albums Hunky Dory, The Spiders from Mars and The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust for the first time at Friars’ Club.

> FACT 4: King Henry VIII, in his efforts to court Ann Boleyn, declared Aylesbury the county town in 1529. Thomas Boleyn, Ann’s father, owned Aylesbury Manor and so it is thought that the King performed this gesture in order to impress the Boleyn family.

> FACT 5: Aylesbury is known for having the ‘tasties duck’ in the 18th and 19th century. The industry started to boom at the beginning of the 19th century, and the breeders would walk ducks to the London markets to be sold in the early hours of the morning.

> FACT 6: Aylesbury was held by the Britons until 571, until Cutwulph, the Brother of the King of the West Saxons, Ceawlin, captured it.

> FACT 7: Aylesbury is home to a famous titanic survivor, Rhoda Abbott was the only woman to fall into the freezing-cold water and survive. Abbott refused her place on a lifeboat when she knew her sons would not be coming with her. Abbot was born in Aylesbury in 1873 and grew up in the town before moving to the United States in 1912

> FACT 8: Cilla Black, an English singer famous for songs such as ‘You’re My World’ and ‘Anyone Who Had A Heart’, opened the Aylesbury Waterside Theatre in 2010. The event was hosted by Jonathan Wilkes and Suzanne Shaw with a number of guests such as David Suchet, Ruby Wax and Simon Callow.

> FACT 9: Aylesbury was awarded Garden Town Status in 2017. Declaring it as a town that continues to thrive and grow sustainably.

> FACT 10: William the Conqueror owned land in Aylesbury and was well known in the town, visiting people who lived there often. The local people always gave him a warm welcome, providing him with straw for his bed, sweet herbs for his chamber and a big banquet of eels and green geese.

Where To Live In Aylesbury, UK

Aylesbury and the surrounding area offers a huge choice of high quality, premium and luxury property to meet the needs of any family, whether wanting a cottage, townhouse, large apartment, mansion or country estate, with or without granny annex, garden or swimming pool. There are also property development and investment opportunities too, with land available to purchase and properties in need of renovation.

From central city living to rural, country lifestyles, Aylesbury and the areas near Aylesbury is full of bustling districts and leafy suburbs, lush green areas, charming Crescents and estates, rolling countryside, vibrant high streets, busy neighbourhoods and friendly residential communities.

Some of the popular residential areas include:

Bledlow Aylesbury, Cadmore End Aylesbury, Hambleden Valley Aylesbury, Worminghall Aylesbury, Long Crendon Aylesbury, Cuddington Aylesbury, Gerrards Cross Aylesbury, Beaconsfield Town Aylesbury, Knotty Green Aylesbury, Holmer Green Aylesbury, Chalfont St Giles Aylesbury, Seer Green Aylesbury, Jordans Aylesbury, Burnham North Aylesbury, Stoke Poges Aylesbury, George Green Aylesbury, Hyde Heath Aylesbury, Bellingdon Aylesbury, Latimer Aylesbury, Chalfont Common Aylesbury, Farnham Aylesbury, Hedgerley Aylesbury

Commuting To And From Aylesbury By Rail Or Road

Relocating to Aylesbury is especially popular with those happy to work from home most of the time but needing to occasionally commute to other places for work.

Others are happy to commute more regularly to London, Oxford, Northampton and other locations for work.

Travel times to key destinations by road and rail include:

> Aylesbury To London: London is about 44 miles by road from Aylesbury via the A40 and driving to the centre of London from Aylesbury normally takes under 1 and a half hours. There is a very regular train service to London from Aylesbury, with trains taking from 50 minutes to 1 hours minutes to get to London Marylebone.

> Aylesbury To Oxford: Oxford is about 23 miles by road from Aylesbury via the A418 and driving to the centre of Oxford from Aylesbury normally takes under 45 minutes. There is a regular train service to Oxford from Aylesbury, with trains taking from 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes to get to Oxford

> Aylesbury To Northampton: Northampton is about 40 miles by road from Aylesbury via the A5 and driving to the centre of Northampton from Aylesbury normally takes under 1 hour. There is a regular train service to Northampton from Aylesbury, with trains taking from 2 hours 50 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes to get to Northampton

Nearest Airports To Aylesbury, UK

The nearest airport to Aylesbury is London Luton International Airport (LTN) which is 19 miles away. Other nearby airports include London Heathrow (LHR) (under 29 miles), London Stansted (STN) (under 46 miles) and London Gatwick (LGW) (under 53 miles).