Gayhurst School, Gerrards Cross
Gayhurst School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Gerrards Cross. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Gayhurst School in detail
Gayhurst School in its own words
In its own words: "Joining Gayhurst School means becoming part of a nurturing community that offers small class sizes, high academic standards, and second-to-none pastoral care . Our broad and balanced curriculum is designed to inspire every child, helping them discover their strengths and reach their full potential. We’d love to welcome you to Gayhurst School."
From the headteacher's welcome: "When parents choose a school, they are entrusting it with far more than their child’s education; they are entrusting it with a precious part of their childhood. As both a mother of three and an educator, I never lose sight of the significance of that trust. The prep school years should be filled with happiness, curiosity and adventure."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include drama, coding and philosophy.
The school runs a breakfast club 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 Gayhurst School are Maltman's Green School (0.2 miles), Thorpe House School (0.4 miles), St Mary's School (0.6 miles) and Teikyo School UK (3 miles).
Maltman's Green SchoolThorpe House SchoolSt Mary's SchoolTeikyo School UK
Who goes there
In 2026, 63 pupils (18.9%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Gerrards Cross Rail Station, about 970 metres away (roughly a 12-minute walk).
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Gayhurst School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
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.
Routine Inspection
6 May 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
27 June 2023
Regulatory Compliance
21 November 2018
Integrated
10 November 2015
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
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1 Oct 2026
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8 Sep 2026
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Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 2
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot.
2 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
79%
Available places
334 pupils
425 places
91 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Gerrards Cross
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gerrards Cross
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
63
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
19.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
334
Total Pupils
215
Boys
119
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
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Questions parents ask about Gayhurst School
When was Gayhurst School last inspected?
Gayhurst School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in May 2026.
How many pupils go to Gayhurst School?
Gayhurst School has around 334 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Gayhurst School?
Gayhurst 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 Gayhurst School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 2 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 2 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot. 2 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 Gayhurst School?
Gayhurst School is at Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8RJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)