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Buckingham Preparatory School
Independent school · Harrow
| Address | 458 Rayners Lane, Pinner, HA5 5DT |
|---|---|
| Ages | 2–11 |
| Pupils | 103 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 02088662737 |
| Website | https://www.buckprep.org |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 20 Apr 2027 | Thu 27 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Wed 7 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Wed 2 Sep 2026, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 19 Apr 2027, Fri 28 May 2027, Thu 8 Jul 2027
Half-term periods inferred from holiday dates. Summer 1 ends Thu 27 May because Fri 28 May is a staff INSET day (school closed). Bank holiday Mon 3 May 2027. Dates for Reception to Year 6 and Pre-School term-time pupils.
Admissions
Entry points: Pre-School, Reception
Selective entry. Contact the Admissions Secretary and have a personal tour with the Head Teacher. Pre-School is waiting-list based (register at age two; entry in the term the boy turns three) with a one-to-one assessment. Older year groups where space permits: a day in class with formal and informal assessment. Reception entry needs an assessment only.
- One-to-one assessment (Pre-School)
- Assessment day in class, formal and informal (older year groups)
- Assessment (Reception)
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.