Stowe School

School Profile

Stowe School opened in 1923 with the intention of breaking the mold of existing public schools - not bound by decades of tradition but free to innovate. An academic education and a broad development of an individual's talents should be the aim of all schools. At Stowe we believe in the pursuit of excellence, to identify and develop the individual strengths of each of our pupils, guide their talents and prepare them for the future. Stowe provides a unique educational environment, in which youth is celebrated rather than stifled, where creativity is prized and academic rigour encouraged. With our Tutor system and academic clinics, pupils are encouraged, supported and challenged. Our Scholars are given many opportunities to explore beyond the confines of the curriculum. Art, drama, music and sport all play a key part in the education provision and cultural life at Stowe. We are proud of the achievements of our pupils as we provide the basis for them to develop their talents further at University, specialist art, drama or music colleges.

All pupils are encouraged to participate fully in a diverse range of extra-curricular activities and to participate in new pursuits that they might not otherwise have considered. There are so many different activities - sporting, cultural and creative. Whether it is Polo, the Historical and Literary Societies, Fishing, Golf (on our own 9-hole course), Beagling, Creative Textiles, Clay Pigeon Shooting or the Debating Society, no pupil can ever complain of being bored or not having enough to do. Life at Stowe really does stimulate the individual to achieve his or her best. Do come and talk to us at this Independent Schools Show to find out more about a Stowe education for your child.

Stowe Alumni include:
Sir Richard Branson, Founder and Chairman of the Virgin Group, Entrepreneur and Adventurer
Anthony Bolton, Investment Fund Manager with Fidelity International
Simon Clegg, CBE, Chief Executive of the British Olympic Association
Howard Goodall, Composer and Broadcaster
George Monbiot, Environmental Campaigner, Author and Journalist
Lord Sainsbury of Preston Candover, President of J Sainsbury plc
David Shepherd, OBE, Wildlife Artist and Conservationist
Roger Hodgson, Singer, songwriter and Founder Member of Supertramp

From our parents and pupils:
'I have never been so impressed with a set of teachers as those I met - a very switched on lot and charming with it.'
(Stowe parent)

'There's a good balance of work and play, so that at the end of each day you have the feeling of having accomplished something, of having made some progress.'
Benji Janson
(Old Stoic)

'I felt and know Stowe did a great deal for me. You'll find a larger percentage of satisfied pupils from Stowe than from any other school.'
Lord Quinton, Academic Broadcaster (Old Stoic)

'Stowe has really fulfilled its promise to develop the individual..... thank you so much for everything you have given our son. He has had the best possible start in life.'
(Stowe parent)

'I can't thank Stowe enough for being so amazing and having faith in me.'
Charlotte Devonshire, (Old Stoic)
and challenged. Our Scholars are given many opportunities to explore beyond the confines of the curriculum.

Art, drama, music and sport all play a key part in the education provision and cultural life at Stowe. We are proud of the achievements of our pupils as we provide the basis for them to develop their talents further at University, specialist art, drama or music colleges.

School Criteria

Independent private co-educational day/boarding school in Buckinghamshire, England. 13 to 18, 750+ pupils, Offering Scholarships, Offering Bursaries

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School Address

Stowe School
Stowe
Buckingham
Buckinghamshire
MK18 5EH
England

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