Buckswood School
East Sussex, East Sussex, South East · TN35 4LT
A small independent boarding and day school in East Sussex, Buckswood educates around 250 pupils from age 11 under the leadership of Principal Kevin Samson. The school is co-educational and inspected by the ISI, and it offers an unusually broad range of qualifications for its size, spanning GCSE, A-level and the International Baccalaureate. With both boarding and day places available, it suits families seeking flexibility, including those drawn to its international dimension.
250
Pupils
£19,350
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 250
- Location
- East Sussex, East Sussex, South East
- Website
- http://www.buckswood.co.uk/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Principal Kevin Samson
Latest results
Attainment 8
16.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
2%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Buckswood's published results sit well below national benchmarks, with an average Attainment 8 score of 16.1 against a national average of 46.9, and 2% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths compared with 47% nationally. Prospective families will want to weigh these figures carefully and ask the school directly about pupil progress and the contexts behind them. At GCSE, popular subjects include Spanish, Physics, History, the two Englishes, Business Studies, Biology and Art & Design, while sixth-formers gravitate towards Mathematics, Economics and Business Studies. The availability of the IB alongside A-levels gives older pupils a genuine choice of academic routes.
Sixth form
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 8.4%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,350 - £19,350
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £28,500
Inspection reports
- Last inspected
- 1 December 2025
The last word
A small, broad-curriculum boarding school with day and IB options, where parents will want to look closely at the published attainment data before deciding.
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Buckswood School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Buckswood School located?
Buckswood School is located at Broomham Hall, Rye Road, Guestling, East Sussex, TN35 4LT.
What type of school is Buckswood School?
Buckswood School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Buckswood School?
Buckswood School has approximately 250 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.