Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire SL9 8RJ
10 simple reasons to choose Gayhurst School
Independent prep school and nursery in Gerrards Cross.
For pupils aged 3 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 70% boys).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Academically selective admissions policy from Year 3.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Gayhurst School fees range from £4,175 (Rec) to £5,560 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Gayhurst School
Schoolsmith Score®; 82.
One of the best independent prep schools in Gerrards Cross and one of the 3 best primary schools for 1 mile.
On average, 15.9 pupils per class and 11.1 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destinations for Gayhurst School leavers are one of 15 grammar and 15 independent day schools. Usually more pupils leave for a grammar school and RGS High Wycombe is popular. Berkhamsted School is the most popular independent destination. Pupils achieved a 71% pass rate in Buckinghamshire 11+ exams in 2020, 64% is the five-year average.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum with some additions and variations. It also includes PSHCE, French, Spanish. Each pupil may participate in over 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, and languages throughout, for art, drama computing and RE from Year 3, and for all subjects from Year 5.
The school has a formalised character education programme, 'ELDRIC'; Enriching Learning and Developing Resilience, Independence and Confidence. There is a comprehensive programme of visitors, day trips and residential trips (for Years 3 to 6).
School offers over 20 different sports through the year, through both the curriculum and an extensive extra-curriculum. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3. In recent years the school has enjoyed national success in basketball, golf.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Choir and several instrument ensembles. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care from 7.25am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Gayhurst School
Independent Prep Schools
Maltman's Green School (0.2 miles); Thorpe House Lower School (0.7 miles); St Mary's School, Prep (1.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
Chalfont St Peter Church of England Academy (1.3 miles); The Gerrards Cross Church of England School (1.3 miles); St Mary & All Saints Church of England Primary School, Beaconsfield (4.2 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Thorpe House School (0.7 miles); St Mary's School, Gerrards Cross (1.1 miles); The Chalfonts Independent Grammar (Newland College) (3.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Beaconsfield High School (4.1 miles); The Harefield Academy (5.6 miles); Vyners School (5.7 miles).