- Location
- Slough
- Age range
- 7–13
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
About Caldicott School
Schoolscout directory record ·
Caldicott delivers a first-class educational experience for boys that is built on timeless foundations, while fitting the demands of the modern world. Loca...
Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Caldicott School was founded in 1904 as a boys' boarding prep school at Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire. The school is one of the leading UK prep-school feeders to the top senior boarding schools, with substantial numbers of Old Caldicott boys progressing to Eton, Harrow, Wellington, Marlborough and Radley each year. The Head is Jeremy Banks. The school is a member of the IAPS and the Boarding Schools Association. The school's distinguished alumni include the England cricket captain Andrew Strauss OBE (later Sir Andrew Strauss after his post-cricket cricket administration work) — Strauss attended Caldicott before progressing to Radley. The Liberal Democrat leader and Deputy Prime Minister Sir Nick Clegg (2010-15) was also briefly at Caldicott.
School life and highlights in the catalogue
- Founded 1904 — 122-year history
- Boys-only prep school ages 7-13 with substantial boarding population
- Set on a 40-acre rural campus at Farnham Royal, Buckinghamshire
- IAPS and BSA member
- Strong feeder relationship to top UK senior boarding schools
Education and school life
- Education levels
- Pre-Prep, Prep
- Age range
- 7–13
- Attendance
- Day and boarding
- Pupil intake
- Boys
- School type
- Mainstream
- Religious ethos
- Church of England
- Listed inspectorate
- ISI
Subjects and qualifications
- Sciences
- Mathematics
- Modern languages
- Music
- Drama
- Sport
Listed memberships and accreditations
- IAPS (Independent Association of Prep Schools)
- BSA (Boarding Schools Association)
- ISI (Independent Schools Inspectorate)
Progression and destinations in the catalogue
- Top UK senior schools (Eton, Harrow, Wellington, Marlborough, Radley)
- Russell Group via senior school progression
Alumni notes
- Andrew Strauss OBE (England cricket captain) — partial education at Caldicott
- Sir Nick Clegg (Liberal Democrat leader; Deputy Prime Minister 2010-15) — partial education
Supporting school records
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
- Headteacher / principal
- Jeremy Banks (Head)
- Founded
- 1904
- Religious ethos
- Non-denominational
- Campus setting
- Rural
- Scholarships / bursaries
- Options indicated; confirm availability and eligibility.
Pupil information
- Total pupils
- 255
- Boys
- 258 · 101.18%
- Pupils receiving SEN support
- 138 · 54.12%
- Pupils with an EHCP
- 0 · 0%
Counts and percentages are reproduced from the directory. SEN means special educational needs; EHCP means Education, Health and Care Plan. A pupil census year is not supplied.
Tuition and costs
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Schoolscout directory record ·
| Attendance | GBP · Period and VAT unverified |
|---|---|
| Day | £9,141.6 – £13,683.6 |
| Boarding | £15,033.6 – £17,044.8 |
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Schoolscout directory record ·
What type of school is Caldicott School?
Caldicott School is a boys' independent mainstream school for pupils aged 7 to 13, located near Slough in Buckinghamshire. The school offers education from Pre-Prep through to Prep.
How do I apply to Caldicott School?
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Applications typically begin 1–2 years in advance and may include registration, assessments and interviews. Families can explore the UK private school admissions timeline to understand key dates and entry points.
What are the fees at Caldicott School?
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The cost of attending Caldicott School typically ranges around £9,141–£17,044 per term, with variations based on age and boarding.
Is Caldicott School a day or boarding school?
Caldicott School is a day and boarding school.
Is Caldicott School a single-sex or co-educational school?
The school provides single-sex education for its pupils.
School location and enquiries
- Street address
- Crown Lane, Farnham Royal
- Town / locality
- Slough
- County
- Buckinghamshire
- Region
- South East
- Postcode
- SL2 3SL
- Country
- United Kingdom
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Supplementary catalogue notes ·
Collection and catalogue update dates are shown above; they are not fee years or pupil census dates. Source text is retained in its original language. The school’s official information takes precedence for current admissions, programmes and fees.