Stowe School
One of the most architecturally breathtaking private schools in England, Stowe School is set within 750 acres of landscaped parkland in rural North Buckinghamshire. At its heart stands a grand 18th-century neo-classical mansion, surrounded by gardens and ornamental features shaped by legendary designers such as Vanbrugh, Soane, Kent, and Capability Brown. In addition to that Stowe was ranked as Eighth Best School for sport in Britain.
Stowe School opened with its first 99 pupils, mainly aged 13, on 11 May 1923. There were two boarding Houses, Bruce and Temple, then both in the western part of the mansion. The following term Grenville and Chandos Houses were formed in the eastern wing, with Cobham and Grafton following soon afterwards as further parts of the house were converted into accommodation and classrooms. Chatham was the first purpose-built house, designed by the school’s first architect, Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. He had been instrumental in developing a vision for saving Stowe as a new centre of learning to match its crucial role in national culture and politics of the 18th Century.
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