Gayhurst Independent School

Nurturing children to succeed

Small class sizes, subject specialist teaching, broad curriculum, dedicated facilities and extensive grounds provide for outstanding pastoral care and academic excellence.

Gayhurst Independent School

Nurturing children to succeed

Small class sizes, subject specialist teaching, broad curriculum, dedicated facilities and extensive grounds provide for outstanding pastoral care and academic excellence.

Joining Gayhurst

Every child and parent is unique, so we work with you at your pace, in a way that suits you.

Enquire and Visit
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Complete our online tour booking form and pick a day to come and see us. We have several tour slots, every week day with our Senior staff who will be delighted to show you around our school. You can come for a personal tour or attend an Open Event as many times as you like, you will always be very welcome.
Taster and Assessment
2
Once you have seen the school why not bring your child in for a no-obligation taster morning. If you prefer to move a bit faster you can register your child and we will apply for reports from their current school straight away. All children who have reports requested come in for a taster as part of the admissions process.
Offer and Induction
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Once your child has been in to see us, we will make a formal offer, usually within 24 hours. Between accepting a place and joining the school there will be various opportunities to come in to school by way of transition. A formal Induction Day is held at the end of the Summer Term.

Enquire and Visit
1
Complete our online tour booking form and pick a day to come and see us. We have several tour slots, every week day with our Senior staff who will be delighted to show you around our school. You can come for a personal tour or attend an Open Event as many times as you like, you will always be very welcome.
Taster and Assessment
2
Once you have seen the school why not bring your child in for a no-obligation taster morning. If you prefer to move a bit faster you can register your child and we will apply for reports from their current school straight away. All children who have reports requested come in for a taster as part of the admissions process.
Offer and Induction
3
Once your child has been in to see us, we will make a formal offer, usually within 24 hours. Between accepting a place and joining the school there will be various opportunities to come in to school by way of transition. A formal Induction Day is held at the end of the Summer Term.

Why Gayhurst

Co-educational

A co-educational environment is a true and healthy reflection of the real world. Co-educational schools better reflect the diversity of our society and thus prepare children better for working alongside and developing relationships with male and female friends. Coeducation teaches girls and boys to have respect for each other from an early age.

Academic excellence

At Gayhurst we pride ourselves on treating all pupils as the unique children they are and never moreso when it comes to 11+ and preparation for secondary transfer. Year on year our 11+ pass rate exceeds 60% which qualifies children for entry to Grammar School. Many families choose Independent Secondary Schools and our specialist teachers work with the children, on an individual basis, to help them navigate their entrance exams and interviews.

Outstanding pastoral care

The wellbeing of children is at the heart of everything we do. We regularly check in with our pupils, and encourage them to check in with themselves, to pay attention to their thoughts and feelings. There are many practices and processes in place to ensure we never loose sight of the importance of happiness and the key role it plays in the lives and education of your children.

What else makes Gayhurst special?

Each and every child in our care is seen and treated as an individual.
We have subject specialist teaching in years 3 to 6.
The wellbeing of your child is our priority.

We have an extensive site both indoors and outdoors allowing your child room to grow.
We have our own large sports fields and an all weather multi use astro-turf pitch.
Our classrooms are modern, colourful and spacious.

FAQ

How big are the classes?

Nursery has a maximum of 25 children. We then have three form entry across the school. We aim for 16 to 18 in each class. The Pre Prep classes tend to be smaller and we often have several new children join us in Year 3. We aim to fill our Prep School classes at 18.

Is there an assessment for entry?

Children entering Nursery or Reception are not assessed but places are offered from the waiting list once it has been created the year before they are due to join. When children apply for Years 1 to 6, we make contact with their current school and ask them to send over reports. Once these are received we invite the children in for an informal taster session (including lunch for Years 3 to 6).

What is the staff to pupil ratio?

The Nursery has a ration of 1:8. In Reception, Year 1 and 2, each class has its own teacher and a teaching assistant. Years 3 to 6 have teaching assistants who work across the year groups.

What languages do you teach?

Children learn some fun, spoken Spanish in the Pre Prep School from Nursery and this continues more formally in the Prep School. French teaching begins in Year 3.

What extra-curricular activities are there?

We offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities which are changed on a termly basis. You can find out more information by clicking here.

Do you offer wrap-around-care?

Breakfast Club is from 07:30. After-school care is until 17:15 and Supper Club finishes at 18:00

Does the school set or stream the children and if so, at what stage?

Children are set for English and Maths in Years 4, 5 and 6.

What are your 11+ Results?

You can see our latest published 11+ results by clicking here.

Where do Gayhurst children tend to move on to?

You can see our latest published list of leaver destinations by clicking here.

Enquire for more information

Make an enquiry

Whether you just want to have a look at our prospectus, talk to us about wrap-around care or have a chat about our admissions process; complete an enquiry form and let us know how you would like to be contacted. We will get straight back to you.

Ask us a question

Visit us

If you are ready to come in and see us then why not book a tour. One of our senior members of staff will show you around and tailor the tour to your circumstances. Let us know if there is anything you particularly want to see and we will make sure we take you in that direction.

Come and see us

If you feel its time to make it official please complete a Registration Form. Your child will then be officially registered to start with us and we will be in touch with next steps. At any time, your child is welcome to come for a taster day to get a feel for a day at Gayhurst.

Contact Information

Bull Lane
Gerrards Cross
Buckinghamshire
SL9 8RJ
01753 882690
enquiries@gayhurstschool.co.uk

Gayhurst Independent School

Gayhurst Independent School

Joining Gayhurst

Enquire and Visit

Taster and Assessment

Offer and Induction

Enquire and Visit

Taster and Assessment

Offer and Induction

Why Gayhurst

Co-educational

Academic excellence

Outstanding pastoral care

What else makes Gayhurst special?

FAQ

Enquire for more information

Contact Information

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For Parents

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