Thorpe House School, Gerrards Cross
Thorpe House School is an independent school for boys aged 3 to 18 in Gerrards Cross. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in November 2025.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Thorpe House School in detail
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 Thorpe House 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 Thorpe House School are St Mary's School (0.2 miles), Gayhurst School (0.4 miles), Maltman's Green School (0.5 miles) and Teikyo School UK (3.1 miles).
St Mary's SchoolGayhurst SchoolMaltman's Green SchoolTeikyo School UK
Who goes there
In 2026, 108 pupils (40.4%) received SEN support and 2 (0.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Gerrards Cross Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Mary's School (opposite), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Thorpe House 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 performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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
27 November 2025
Routine Inspection
25 February 2025
Non-Routine Inspection
25 March 2024
Short Visit
6 December 2021
Regulatory Compliance
19 May 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
26 February 2019
Regulatory Compliance
8 February 2017
Standard
1 January 2011
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
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 Thorpe House 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 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Thorpe House School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Thorpe House School.
- Teachitright LimitedAt the school · Not yet graded
- Camp Beaumont - St Mary's370m away · Not yet graded
- SDE Gerrards Cross740m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Train Stations
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
72%
Available places
267 pupils
370 places
103 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
108
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
41.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
267
Total Pupils
258
Boys
9
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Thorpe House School
What are GCSE results like at Thorpe House 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 Thorpe House School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Thorpe House School last inspected?
Thorpe House School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in November 2025.
How many pupils go to Thorpe House School?
Thorpe House School has around 267 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Thorpe House School?
Thorpe 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.
Does Thorpe House School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Teachitright Limited (registered, not yet graded). There are 2 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Thorpe 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 Thorpe House School?
Thorpe House School is at Oval Way, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8QA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)