Address: Stowe, Buckingham, Buckinghamshire MK18 5EH
Website: stowe.co.uk
Founded: 1923
Pupils: 884, aged 13-18
Yearly Fees: £28,464-£46,567 (excludes VAT)
Head Teacher: Dr Anthony Wallersteiner
Religious Affiliation: Church of England
Entrance Procedure: Selective; year 6 entry dependent on CAT4 test results, reference and school visit. Around 180 pupils admitted each year to year 9
Contact: Giles Vosper-Brown, registrar; [email protected]
School Visits: Contact [email protected] to arrange a private visit
The Curriculum
The academic experience at Stowe is designed to encourage intellectual curiosity, a thirst for knowledge and understanding and independence of thought and expression.
Sport & The Arts
All pupils are introduced to art and design in their first year at Stowe. Traditional skills are covered alongside more modern techniques, and facilities include the Howden Design, Technology and Engineering Centre, opened in the 2024/25 academic year. Music and drama flourish both on the curriculum and as co-curricular activities. Stowe is a Steinway School and offers opportunities to get involved in the school orchestras, jazz band, choirs, school plays etc. The school’s theatre and purpose-build music school allows these creative arts to flourish. There is also a wide range of sports available, giving all pupils the change to take part in an activity they enjoy.
Pastoral Care
The house system is at the heart of pastoral care at Stowe. A happy, settled and secure pupil is more likely to succeed academically and have a positive social and personal life. The supportive family atmosphere and Christian ethos encourage pupils to develop a lasting sense of moral, social and spiritual responsibility.
University Places
Oxbridge – two pupils; Russell Group – 102 pupils
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
To teach pupils how to collaborate, solve problems and think critically. Stoics are encouraged to be intellectually curious, academically ambitious and socially responsible. They think independently, fulfil their potential, overcome obstacles, stay calm under pressure and strive to become wise and good. We believe that although your IQ might get you into a top university, your EQ will determine how far you go in like.
Outstanding Characteristics
The Watson Art School; the Howden Design, Technology & Engineering Centre; Steinway School; the Ugland Auditorium; world-class sporting facilities; Grade II-listed builing; set in National Trust grounds; notable alumni include Richard Branson, Henry Cavill, Matthew Vaughn and Kate Reardon
