Godstowe Preparatory School, High Wycombe
Godstowe Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 14 in High Wycombe. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in July 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Godstowe Preparatory School in detail
Godstowe Preparatory School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Godstowe. I am delighted to have the privilege of leading this remarkable school. I realise, of course, that "delighted" and "privileged" are exactly the words every new Head is supposed to use. But in this case, they happen to be true."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include gymnastics, drama, chess and coding.
The school runs a breakfast club.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Godstowe Preparatory School are The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School (0.5 miles); Wycombe Abbey (0.8 miles, selective); Crown House School (0.9 miles); and Pipers Corner School (2.4 miles).
The Chalfonts Independent Grammar SchoolWycombe AbbeyCrown House SchoolPipers Corner School
Who goes there
In 2026, 20 pupils (9.1%) received SEN support and 1 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is High Wycombe Rail Station, about 560 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Godstowe School (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Godstowe Preparatory School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 315 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. 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.
Non-Routine Inspection
1 July 2026
Routine Inspection
13 January 2026
Regulatory Compliance
18 January 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
5 June 2018
Intermediate (Boarding)
19 May 2015
Integrated
1 May 2012
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£14,940 to £25,740
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£33,780 to £39,780
| Reception | £14,940 a year |
| Year 1 | £16,740 a year |
| Year 2 | £16,740 a year |
| Year 3 & 4 | £19,740 a year |
| Year 5 & 6 | £23,040 a year |
| Year 7 & 8 | £25,740 a year |
| Year 3 & 4 (boarding) | £33,780 a year |
| Year 5 & 6 (boarding) | £37,080 a year |
| Year 7 & 8 (boarding) | £39,780 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 1 nearby independent school
Keep up with Godstowe Preparatory School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 2
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.
2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
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
44%
Available places
220 pupils
500 places
280 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
20
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
9.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
220
Total Pupils
4
Boys
216
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Godstowe Preparatory School
When was Godstowe Preparatory School last inspected?
Godstowe Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in July 2026.
How many pupils go to Godstowe Preparatory School?
Godstowe Preparatory School has around 220 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Godstowe Preparatory School?
Godstowe Preparatory 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 Godstowe Preparatory School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. 2 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 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 Godstowe Preparatory School?
Godstowe Preparatory School is at Shrubbery Road, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP13 6PR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)