Accommodation

Accommodation at Buckswood School

Buckswood School sits on 42 acres, where historic buildings meet modern facilities. The campus includes a cozy courtyard with the Victory Bell café and shop, The 1066 resource center, TJ’s entertainment zone, art and music schools, a STEM center, the Great Hall cultural building, residences, a £200,000 gym, a library, and dozens of sports fields, including AstroTurf pitches. What makes it special are two rarities for British schools: their own stables and vineyard.

Accommodation at Buckswood School: Houses

The campus comprises 8 residences named after famous British writers. Each represents a classic element of the house system, with its own colors, traditions, and identity across various events.

Daily Life at Buckswood School

Houses shape one of the most important parts of student life here. Students spend two hours doing homework with friends and houseparents, join organized activities each evening, and head into town every weekend. Comfort comes first: younger students typically share three or four-bed rooms, while older ones live in pairs or alone. Roommates always come from different countries, which adds to the experience.

Weekends at Buckswood School

Weekends bring the best of campus life through the Buckswood REST and SCORE programs, which include everything from games and practical activities to talent shows and competitions. Excursions complete the picture—trips might mean nature walks, shopping, cinema visits, concerts, or theater. The remaining time gets planned together by staff and students alike.

Food at Buckswood School

The dining hall sits at the heart of campus. The kitchen team earns top marks from health inspectors while serving remarkably diverse menus that reflect the school’s international makeup. Meals get creative too: Tuesdays mean Chinese cuisine, warm weather calls for barbecues. Between main meals, students can grab food at the local café, noodle bar, or school shop.