Gayhurst School A GSG School
- Gayhurst School
Bull Lane
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8RJ - Head: Gareth R A Davies
- T 01753 882690
- F 01753 887451
- E [email protected]
- W www.gayhurstschool.co.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 3 to 11.
- Read about the best schools in Buckinghamshire
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Buckinghamshire
- Pupils: 350
- Religion: Multi-faith
- Fees: £15,135 - £22,116 pa (last updated on 07/01/2025)
- Open days: September
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- ISI report: View the ISI report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
Gayhurst is a co-ed, mixed-ability all-rounder which focuses on the social and personal journey as much as academics. Pastoral care is a reason many pick the school and caring teachers are on board with the idea that learning needs to be fun. Set back from the leafy residential road, it’s both tranquil and secure – sensible rather than showy…
What the school says...
At Gayhurst School, specialist teachers, dedicated facilities and a beautiful campus create the perfect environment for blending traditional and modern teaching methods. This approach offers children an exceptional education that nurtures their academic, physical, creative and social growth. Our vibrant enrichment programme encourages the exploration of new skills and interests, while a strong commitment to pastoral care and wellbeing supports personal development. With a focus on building resilience, independence and confidence, we shape our pupils’ characters and prepare them for a successful transition to secondary school. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmaster
Since 2016, Gareth Davies BA PGCE MEd. Previously head of Alleyn Court for eight years, before that deputy head at Rose Hill, Alderley. A proud Welshman, he grew up in the Swansea Valley and was educated in the independent sector, boarding from age 11 at Llandovery College. Studied HR management at the University of Glamorgan but volunteering at his aunt’s primary school brought the epiphany: his vocation was education. Following his PGCE at University of Wales, Aberystwyth he taught (mostly maths) in various prep schools before leadership beckoned and with it an MEd in educational leadership and school improvement at the University of Cambridge.
A genuine, kind man who looks you in the eye and speaks frankly (if rather quickly, which can take a moment to adjust to). Bucks is grammar...
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Special Education Needs
We provide learning support, on an individual basis, for children assessed as having specific learning difficulties, including Neurodevelopmental Delay, in both the Junior and Senior Departments.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
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