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School profile
Verified 17 August 2026
Pipers Corner School is a private secondary-stage school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, with a published age range of 4-19.
Private school Girls Ages 4-19 Sixth form No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-19
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Pipers Corner School
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-19
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Pipers Corner School brings girls together from Pre-Prep through Prep, Senior and Sixth Form in one non-boarding day community near High Wycombe. The all-through structure gives the younger and older stages a shared identity, and regulatory standards were met in February 2026. Its stated aims place mutual respect beside academic ambition.
Years 7 and 8 lead into GCSE and A Level routes, with the academic programme centred on developing informed opinions and independent minds. Sixth-form students can take A levels and the Extended Project Qualification. Performing arts is a visible part of the week through a Senior School drama production, Sinfonia and annual Dance Shows, while sport, clubs and wellbeing add further ways to participate.
Entry is managed across Pre-Prep, Prep, Senior School and Sixth Form. The process includes an assessment showing good-average ability, a positive interview and a satisfactory reference from the current school, with offers made in registration-date order. Stage-specific information and a registration fee form part of the route, so entry is shaped by both readiness and timing.
Pipers Corner's character lies in the combination of continuity and performance. Girls can move through one day setting from early education to sixth form, developing independent thought through academic work while drama, music, dance, sport and clubs give the wider community its energy.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 33.9 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 6.3% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Buckinghamshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 33.9
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 1.36
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Buckinghamshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Girls only
- Age range
- 4-19
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Ness-Gifford
- Pupil roll
- 598 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
- Postcode
- HP15 6LP
- Area
- Buckinghamshire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Ness-Gifford
School contact
- School phone
- 01494718255
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01494718255
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 4-19
- Gender
- Girls only
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Senior day tuition £9,864 per term, including VAT, 2026/27.
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
- Papers and stages
- 3 stages
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Round 1
English, Maths, Writing task, Interview
Year 7 English, Mathematics and writing task assessment
Year 7 applicants are assessed in English and Mathematics, including comprehension and writing task, with interview and reference.
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Round 2
English, Maths, Interview
Years 8 to 10 English, Mathematics and interview
Years 8 to 10 applicants take English and Mathematics assessment and have an interview/visit.
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Round 3
Interview
Sixth Form interview and GCSE review
Sixth Form entry includes interview and requires at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including Mathematics and English, with grade 6 in intended A level subjects.
Published assessment components
English, Maths, Writing task and Interview are listed across the school's published assessment routes.
Published
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English
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Maths
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Writing task
Year 7 applicants are assessed in English and Mathematics, including comprehension and writing task, with interview and reference.
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Interview
Year 7 applicants are assessed in English and Mathematics, including comprehension and writing task, with interview and reference.
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 33.9 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 1.36 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 6.3% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 38.42 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 3 February 2026
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2026 records an inspection beginning 3 February 2026. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Pipers Corner School handle admissions?
Pipers Corner School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Pipers Corner School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Pipers Corner School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Pipers Corner School?
Pipers Corner School is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 3 February 2026.