Buckswood School
Coordinates: 50°54′07″N 0°37′48″E / 50.902°N 0.630°E
| Motto |
Ad Vitam Paramus (We Prepare for Life) |
|---|---|
| Established | 1933 |
| Type | Independent |
| Co-Principals | Kevin Samson & Michael Shaw |
| Location |
Broomham Hall, Rye Road Guestling, near Hastings East Sussex England |
| Staff | 150+ |
| Students | 470 |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 10–19 |
| Colours |
Navy, maroon and gold |
| Publication | Buckswood Newsletter |
| Proprietor | Giles Sutton |
| Group | Buckswood Education Group |
| Website | www.buckswood.co.uk |
Buckswood School is an independent school for boys and girls that was founded in 1933.
Originally the school was situated in Uckfield and known as Buckswood Grange School. In 2000, it re-located to the village of Guestling between the towns of Ashford and Hastings in East Sussex.
Overview
Buckswood School currently boards 670 students from 48 different countries, plus 200 local day pupils. Fees are roughly 13,000 pounds sterling per annum for day pupils and 28,000 pounds sterling per annum for boarders. Bursaries and scholarships are available to provide between a 5% and 35% discount for UK pupils.
Facilities offered on campus include an indoor swimming pool, a specialist football academy, riding stables, a rugby academy, a basketball court, tennis courts and a performing arts centre.
Academically Buckswood offers GCSE, IB diploma and A Level programmes plus full EFL tuition for all overseas students. Buckswood School also offers University Foundation Courses.