Swanbourne House School
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East · MK17 0HZ
Swanbourne House is a small independent prep school near Milton Keynes that takes children from age two right through to 13, offering both day and boarding places along the way. With around 309 pupils and a Church of England character, it has the feel of a close-knit community where staff can know children well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent in its most recent inspection, judging pupils' personal development to be excellent too, and found all compliance standards met. Families looking for a nurturing through-prep environment with the option of weekly or full boarding will find a setting designed for that journey.
309
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£27,817
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-13
- Pupils
- 309
- Location
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.swanbourne.org/
- Telephone
- 01296 720264
Headteacher
Head Nick Holloway
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's top rating for both academic outcomes and personal development points to a school that pays attention to the whole child as well as exam preparation. Around 8.7 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting individual needs are recognised and resourced. As a school that runs to age 13, much of its work is geared towards preparing pupils for senior school entry.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 8.74%
- EHC plans
- 0.65%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Boarding provision adds a dimension to school life beyond the timetable, with evenings and weekends offering scope for activities and community.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £16,279 - £27,817
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £35,442 - £37,915
- Bursaries up to
- 110% of fees
Means-tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 November 2023
The last word
A small, family-feel prep with an excellent ISI verdict and the flexibility of day or boarding from the early years through to 13. Means-tested bursaries can help widen access to fees that range from around £16,000 to nearly £38,000.
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Swanbourne House School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Swanbourne House School located?
Swanbourne House School is located at Milton Keynes, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HZ.
What type of school is Swanbourne House School?
Swanbourne House School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Swanbourne House School?
Swanbourne House School has approximately 309 pupils on roll.
What is Swanbourne House School's inspection rating?
Swanbourne House School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 21 November 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.