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Pipers Corner School
Independent school · Buckinghamshire
| Address | Great Kingshill, High Wycombe, HP15 6LP |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–19 |
| Pupils | 598 |
| Gender | Girls |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Phone | 01494718255 |
| Website | https://www.piperscorner.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 10 Sep 2026 | Thu 15 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Wed 16 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 5 Jan 2027 | Thu 11 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 10 Jul 2027 |
Half terms begin 16.00 on the date given (Thu 15 Oct, Thu 11 Feb, Fri 28 May) and end 08.30 on the Monday given. Summer term ends with Speech Day on Saturday 10 July (compulsory school day). INSET days are only in a linked document, not in the text. Saturday events: Open Morning 3 Oct, Christmas Fair 28 Nov. May bank holiday Monday 3 May.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Reception | £4,687.00 |
| Year 1 | £5,159.00 |
| Year 2 | £5,693.00 |
| Years 3 and 4 | £6,908.00 |
| Year 5 | £7,971.00 |
| Year 6 | £8,744.00 |
| Years 7-13 | £9,864.00 |
Registration fee: £180.00
Deposit: £1,000.00
Fees inclusive of 20% VAT; include tuition, text books, most stationery, lunch and tea. Annual fees: Reception £14,061 to Years 7-13 £29,592. Deposit shown is for Reception to Year 11; deferred Year 9 entry and Sixth Form £1,500. Registration fee £180 inc. VAT on the fees page, but the Year 7 admissions page says £150.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Year 6, Year 7, deferred Year 9
Register (non-refundable fee) and complete an online application form with a recent school report. Year 6: assessment day in October/November with English and Mathematics tests, interview and lessons. Year 7: interview in November and Maths/English assessments in January. Offers go to those meeting 'good average ability or above' criteria in order of registration, subject to a reference; £1000 deposit to accept.
- Year 6: English and Mathematics entrance assessments, interview with Prep team
- Year 7: interview with Headmistress or Senior Leadership Team (November)
- Year 7: Maths and English assessments (January)
- Reference from current school
Offers scholarships and bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Route A | Aylesbury, Stoke Mandeville, Ellesborough Village, Little Kimble, Speen, North Dean, Hughenden Valley | 07:30 |
| Route B | Farnham Common, Beaconsfield Old Town, Beaconsfield New Town | 07:32 |
| Route C | Flackwell Heath, Bourne End, Cores End, Wooburn Green, Loudwater, Penn, Cosy Corner | 07:27 |
| Route D | Tring, Weston Turville, Wendover | 07:34 |
| Route E | Chalfont St Giles, Knotty Green, Penn | 07:42 |
| Route F | Berkhamsted, Chesham, Great Missenden, Prestwood, Great Kingshill | 07:27 |
| Route G | Gerrards Cross, Chalfont St Peter | 07:41 |
| Route H | Thame, Haddenham, Longwick, Bledlow, Chinnor, Routs Green, Bledlow Ridge | 07:03 |
| Route I | Little Missenden, Coleshill, Holmer Green, Hazlemere, High Wycombe (Amersham Hill RGS) | 07:41 |
| Route J | Little Chalfont, Amersham, Chesham Bois, Hyde Heath | 07:28 |
| Route K | Medmenham (Danesfield), Marlow, Park Lane/Lane End, Sands, Downley, Hughenden Valley, Cryers Hill | 07:23 |
| Route L | Marlow, Marlow Bottom, High Wycombe | 07:30 |
| Route M | Terrick, Askett, Monks Risborough, Princes Risborough, Lacey Green, Naphill | 07:40 |
| Route N | Seer Green, Jordans, Beaconsfield | 07:24 |
| Route O | Bourne End, Cookham, Maidenhead, Woolley Green | 07:20 |
| Route P - Chalfont St Giles Direct | Chalfont St Giles |
Source: school transport 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.