Swanbourne House School
School summary
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.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 21 November 2023
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.
Head · Nick Holloway
Beyond the classroom
Boarding provision adds a dimension to school life beyond the timetable, with evenings and weekends offering scope for activities and community.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 8.74%
- EHC plans
- 0.65%
Fees & bursaries
- 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
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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
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.