Godstowe Preparatory School
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire · HP13 6PR
Godstowe is a well-established, co-educational preparatory school in High Wycombe serving ages 3–13, with a strong boarding presence alongside day provision. The school emphasises pastoral care, academic breadth, and creative enrichment within a nurturing, community-focused environment. It offers flexible entry points and a tradition spanning over 125 years, combining conventional prep-school rigour with child-centred wellbeing.
- →Boarding facilities available from age 8, with dedicated boarding houses and strong pastoral structures
- →Broad curriculum spanning academics, music, drama, sport and creative arts with visible enrichment beyond classroom
- →Small school size (395 pupils) allowing personalised attention and strong community ethos
- →Flexible day and boarding options in an affluent Buckinghamshire location
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a supportive, creative environment where multiple talents are nurtured—both day and boarding—and who benefit from smaller cohorts and close pastoral relationships. Families valuing arts and music alongside solid academics.
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Contact & visit
Shrubbery Road
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
HP13 6PR
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Godstowe Preparatory School?
Day fees at Godstowe Preparatory School are approximately £25,740 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Godstowe Preparatory School?
Godstowe Preparatory School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Godstowe Preparatory School a boarding school?
Godstowe Preparatory School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Godstowe Preparatory School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Godstowe Preparatory School “Excellent” (2018).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Nurturing, child-centred pastoral care and strong safeguarding commitment
✓Diverse enrichment (music, drama, sport, arts) enabling multiple forms of achievement
✓Small, family atmosphere with genuine community feel
✓Flexible boarding and day provision catering to working families
✓Strong creative and performance culture
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted-inspected, so no formal external validation of academic standards or safeguarding provision available
!Lack of published exam data or clear pathway to selective secondary entry (typical for preps but may concern outcome-focused parents)
!Limited transparency on fees and financial aid