Why Choose Swanbourne House?

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A Balanced Education

We believe in nurturing the whole child. Alongside excellent academics, our pupils benefit from an extraordinary co-curricular programme — including sport, music, drama, art, outdoor learning and enrichment. This balance of intellectual challenge and creative opportunity helps pupils discover their passions and strengths. A rigorous, stretching and inspiring academic education goes hand in hand with outstanding character development. For children in Year 7 & 8, the innovative Pre-Senior Baccalaureate provides an exceptional and future looking framework for the curriculum.

Stunning Grounds & Modern Facilities

Set within 55 acres of Buckinghamshire countryside, Swanbourne House offers a safe, inspiring environment for children to grow. Facilities include two astroturf pitches, a golf course, science labs, an art studio and specialist D&T, drama and music rooms and private woodlands.

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Exceptional Pastoral Care

Pastoral care is the foundation of everything we do. We believe children thrive when they feel safe, supported and truly known. Every pupil is valued as an individual and our caring community ensures that no child is ever overlooked. Our Personal Tutor system provides a trusted point of contact for each pupil, while our School Counsellor, School Nurse and dedicated Wellbeing Hub and Garden offer professional and practical support when it’s needed most. The Student Council gives pupils a voice in shaping their school experience, reinforcing the sense of belonging and responsibility that defines life at Swanbourne.

Day & Boarding Options

For families in the UK and overseas, Swanbourne House offers flexible boarding choices — weekly, flexi, and full boarding — designed to suit modern family life. Our recently refurbished Boarding House is set within the main Georgian Manor House, overlooking 55 acres of beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside. Whether joining as a day pupil or a boarder, every child benefits from the same outstanding teaching, co-curricular opportunities and exceptional pastoral care.

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Wraparound Care

Many families in Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes, and the surrounding areas choose Swanbourne House as their local independent day school. Our wraparound care, from early morning through to after-school provision until 6.30pm, makes Swanbourne an excellent option for busy families.

Feeder to Leading Senior Schools

Pupils gain places and scholarships to leading senior schools across the UK. Click here for our leavers’ destinations.

The Stowe Group

Being part of The Stowe Group means pupils enjoy access to world-class facilities, including the Worsley Science Centre, Roxburgh Theatre, Chung Music Schoo and Stowe’s state-of-the-art sports facilities.

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Fee Discounts for Swanbourne Families

Swanbourne families also benefit from exclusive fee discounts when progressing to Stowe:

10% discount on Boarding fees
5% discount on Day fees

Location & Accessibility

Our prime location near Milton Keynes, Buckingham and London makes us easily accessible. We have a bus network in the area to support families with home to school/school to home transport.

We areJust 30 minutes from London Euston by train, and close to the M1, M40, A421 and A5.

For international pupils, we are close to Heathrow and Luton Airports.

The Swanbourne Spirit

At Swanbourne House, we talk about the Swanbourne Spirit — a blend of curiosity, effort, adventure, resilience and kindness that shapes every child’s journey here. It’s what gives our pupils the confidence to try to grow and to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

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