Originally founded near Crawley in 1933, the school boasted that 'the school is run for children whose parents are abroad' and that 'languages are a special feature of the curriculum'. There were also 'organised games' and 'riding taught using our own ponies kept for this purpose.

Buckswood is a home. It is a working estate, it is a school and most importantly it is a place of learning and friendship. The walls of the old 16th century manor house stand so strong because they feed off the laughter and happiness that exudes from the students. Just as a home, it is the people that make the place work; that are the heartbeat of the school.