Crown House School, High Wycombe
Crown House School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in High Wycombe. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Crown House School in detail
Crown House School in its own words
In its own words: "At Crown House School, our vision is clear: we prepare our pupils to embrace challenge, persevere with resilience and perform with confidence - flourishing as kind, capable and future-ready learners."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school for your child is an enormously important decision. You want somewhere they will be truly known; where they will be challenged and supported, grow in confidence and be surrounded by people who genuinely care about helping them succeed."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, art, photography and homework club.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Crown House School are The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School (0.4 miles); Wycombe Abbey (0.8 miles, selective); Godstowe Preparatory School (0.9 miles); and Pipers Corner School (3.2 miles).
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar SchoolWycombe AbbeyGodstowe Preparatory SchoolPipers Corner School
Who goes there
In 2026, 36 pupils (25.5%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is High Wycombe Rail Station, about 830 metres away (roughly a 10-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cricket Ground (opposite), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 273 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 9 May 2018, before the latest ISI inspection.
Routine Inspection
3 October 2023
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,896 to £15,624
depending on year group
| Reception Year 2 - | £13,896 a year |
| Year 3 Year 6 - | £15,624 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in High Wycombe - 3 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby schools
Latest from Crown House School
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30 Sep 2026
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30 Sep 2026
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30 Sep 2026
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30 Sep 2026
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30 Sep 2026
From Crown House School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 18 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
88%
Available places
141 pupils
160 places
19 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - High Wycombe
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for High Wycombe
Across Buckinghamshire council
Places available
6,847
Applications
6,535
Got 1st preference
76.7%
Got preferred school
93.9%
All secondary applications across Buckinghamshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
25.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
141
Total Pupils
80
Boys
61
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Questions parents ask about Crown House School
When was Crown House School last inspected?
Crown House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in October 2023.
How many pupils go to Crown House School?
Crown House School has around 141 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Crown House School?
Crown House School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Crown House School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 18 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Crown House School?
Crown House School is at Bassetsbury Manor, Bassetsbury Lane, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP11 1QX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)