Swanbourne House School, Milton Keynes
Swanbourne House School is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 13 in Milton Keynes. 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 November 2023.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Swanbourne House School in detail
Swanbourne House School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "Choosing the right school is a big decision - and there’s no better way to get a feel for Swanbourne than by visiting in person. Complete the form below and we’ll arrange a tour and meeting with our Head at a time that suits your family."
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Who goes there
In 2026, 28 pupils (9.5%) received SEN support and 1 (0.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Swanbourne House School.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Winslow Road (o/s 10), 350 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, public order offences and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Buckinghamshire (44).
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
21 November 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
4 December 2018
Regulatory Compliance
19 April 2016
Integrated
7 May 2013
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Latest from Swanbourne House School
The Swanbourne Journey
21 Sep 2026
Specialist Rugby Coaching
21 Sep 2026
Tatler Schools Guide 2027
9 Sep 2026
Year 8 House Chess Championship
2 Jul 2026
Drop Everything and Read
1 Jul 2026
Swans in the Park
1 Jul 2026
From Swanbourne House School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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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
69%
Available places
295 pupils
430 places
135 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Milton Keynes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Milton Keynes
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
28
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
9.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
295
Total Pupils
173
Boys
122
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Swanbourne House School
When was Swanbourne House School last inspected?
Swanbourne House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2023.
How many pupils go to Swanbourne House School?
Swanbourne House School has around 295 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Swanbourne House School?
Swanbourne 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 Swanbourne House 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 Swanbourne House School?
Swanbourne House School is at Swanbourne, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0HZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)