Pipers Corner School, High Wycombe
Pipers Corner School is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 19 in High Wycombe. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Pipers Corner School in detail
Pipers Corner School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "We believe that education is about the development of the whole person - and stretches far beyond the traditional curriculum. We are a School with an atmosphere of caring and mutual respect with an emphasis on family values, good manners and courtesy."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, gymnastics, swimming, karate, dance, drama, gardening, eco club, art and forest school.
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 4 November 2026, an open day on Friday 6 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Buckinghamshire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Pipers Corner School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Pipers Corner School are Godstowe Preparatory School (2.4 miles); The Chalfonts Independent Grammar School (3 miles); Gateway School (3 miles); and Wycombe Abbey (3.1 miles, selective).
Godstowe Preparatory SchoolThe Chalfonts Independent Grammar SchoolGateway SchoolWycombe Abbey
Where pupils go next
Of the 46 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 67% went on to university or other higher education, 2% to apprenticeships and 13% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 72 pupils (12%) received SEN support and 1 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is High Wycombe Rail Station, about 2.8 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Pipers Corner School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; 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
3 February 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
14 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
13 February 2019
Integrated
6 October 2015
About
Pipers Corner School is a private independent day school for girls in Great Kingshill, Buckinghamshire, England. There are 605 pupils aged from 4 to 18 years.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Pipers Corner School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby all-through schools
Latest from Pipers Corner School
Pipers Dog Show 2026: A Paw-some Day to Remember - News
23 Sep 2026
Pipers Student Experiences Behind the Scenes at Lord
23 Sep 2026
Year 11 complete exciting Sixth Form Induction - News
23 Sep 2026
From Pipers Corner School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Pipers Corner School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Pipers Corner School.
- Friends at Play750m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
95%
Near capacity
598 pupils
630 places
32 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
72
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
12.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
598
Total Pupils
0
Boys
598
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Pipers Corner School
What are GCSE results like at Pipers Corner School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Pipers Corner School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Pipers Corner School last inspected?
Pipers Corner School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in February 2026.
How many pupils go to Pipers Corner School?
Pipers Corner School has around 598 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Pipers Corner School?
Pipers Corner 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.
Does Pipers Corner School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Pipers Corner School: Friends at Play (750m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Pipers Corner School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Buckinghamshire is 4 (the median across 274 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Pipers Corner School?
Pipers Corner School is at Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, HP15 6LP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)