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Gayhurst School

Independent school · Gerrards Cross, SL9 8RJ
  • Primary/prep
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 3-11
  • From £16,533 pa
  • 350 pupils
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A co-ed, mixed-ability all-rounder which focuses on the social and personal journey as much as academics. Caring and inspiring staff know each child and what makes them tick. It’s not a pressure pot but a stimulating and nurturing environment where children can breathe and grow. Gayhurst understands happy children learn and they have buckets of fun doing so.

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Overview & data

Pupil numbers
350 ·
Religion
None
Fees
£16,533 - £24,114 pa
Local authority
Buckinghamshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Acting headteacher

Mr David Bushnell (acting headteacher)

Since 2025, David Bushnell, acting head. Joined the school in 2008 as head of IT, becoming deputy head in 2017. Before that, he spent ‘five enjoyable years’ at Davenies. Born in Watford and brought up and educated in Northwood, where he represented

Entrance

Nursery takes a maximum 25 pupils and has reached capacity in recent years. Application involves a 20-minute stay and play away from parents to check children are ready for this stage. Non-selective until year 2 after which there is gentle assessment

Open days
September

Exit

Pupils scatter for next destinations. Reading Blue Coats is a popular option for the first year since the decision to go co-ed from September 2024. A handful also going to Shiplake (co-ed since 2023). Head puts this down to co-ed working well at

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Learning support & SEN

0.29 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16.18 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

350
Number of pupils

Money matters

A means-tested 100 per cent bursary for one child in each year from reception to year 6. Small sibling discount on fees and a hardship fund if finances change significantly.

Fee information
£16,533 - £24,114 pa

Our view

Founded in 1908 in affluent Gerrards Cross by a Mr and Mrs Taylor and it’s thought Mr Taylor named the school after Mrs Taylor’s favourite Bucks village to convince her to buy the site! The school relocated to nearby Bull Lane in 1930. Set back from

The last word

A co-ed, mixed-ability all-rounder which focuses on the social and personal journey as much as academics. Caring and inspiring staff know each child and what makes them tick. It’s not a pressure pot but a stimulating and nurturing environment where

Inspection reports

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.

Contact the school

Address

Bull Lane
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8RJ
Get directions

Telephone: 01753 882690

Email: mupton@gayhurstschool.co.uk

Website: https://www.gayhurstschool.co.uk

Local authority: Buckinghamshire County Council

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School data & information Gayhurst School Bull Lane, Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire, SL9 8RJ
350 Pupil numbers

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Entry and exit data

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SEN overview

Gayhurst School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

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.

0.29 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 3%
16.18 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 14.1%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting Yes
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired
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