Buckingham Preparatory School

School emphasises pastoral care, with small classes and school population allowing staff to know boys individually and monitor wellbeing

“Our school prides itself on the pastoral care it provides. Small classes, and a relatively small school population, ensure that staff know boys individually and can monitor their behaviour and academic progress easily.”

School describes its pastoral care system as second to none

“Our school has a pastoral care system second to none.”

Strict maximum class size of 18 pupils per class

“We have a strict class size maximum of 18 pupils per class to ensure every child will receive the individual attention and focus they need to succeed.”

Strict maximum class size of 18 pupils per class

“We have a strict class size maximum of 18 pupils per class to ensure every child will receive the individual attention and focus they need to succeed.”

Specific clubs listed include Athletics, Football/Rugby/Cricket, Drama, Debating and Quiz Club, Chess, Choir, STEAM Club, and Judo among others.

“- Athletics - Football/Rugby/Cricket - Drama - Debating and Quiz Club - Activities Clubs (Year 1 and 2) - Chess - Choir - STEAM Club - Grammar School Club (Y5 and Y6) - Examination Prep (Y6) - Speech and Drama (Rough Magicke) - Digital Illustration Club - Judo”

School offers a wide range of free extracurricular clubs including sports, drama, chess, choir, STEAM, and more.

“For a small day school, Buckingham Preparatory School runs an impressive list of extra curricular activities, most of which are free of charge.”

School says it has no criteria for a typical pupil and tailors education to the individual

“It is our policy to see every child is educated in a way best suited to that individual. We do not have any criteria for a typical pupil to whom we would offer a place.”

School commits to whole child education and social/moral development alongside academics

“But, important as academic achievement is, our school is also fully committed to whole child education and aims to ensure each boy leaves us with the social and moral life skills required to make them thoughtful and valued members of the wider community.”