Bucksmore Review

Bucksmore runs academic summer courses in Oxford and other UK centres, with a strong focus on structured learning. But what are their programmes like, and how do they compare to other options?

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About Bucksmore

Review last updated: 22 June 2025

Bucksmore Education offers summer programmes at top UK locations, including Oxford and Cambridge, with a focus on providing a high-quality academic experience. The small class sizes allow for personalised attention, and there is a varied programme of extracurricular activities. Bucksmore is a solid choice for students who want a more focused academic experience in an intimate and supportive setting.

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From our interviews with hundreds of students, the top-rated programmes in Oxford are:

Oxford Scholastica Academy (Outstanding: 4.7)
Oxford Summer Courses (Very Good: 4.3)
Oxford Royale Academy (Very Good: 4.3)
Immerse Education (Very Good: 4.3)
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What Bucksmore Students Really Think

We've interviewed students on the streets of Oxford to explore the details of Bucksmore's offerings, including academics, extracurriculars and student experiences, to help you determine whether it’s the right choice for you.

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Bucksmore
Quick Facts

Age Range

13-18

Programme Size

Bucksmore is a long-running summer school provider, welcoming hundreds of students each year to its programmes in Oxford.

Fees

From £4,940

Locations

Oxford and London

Accommodation

University accommodation, boarding school accommodation

Year Founded

1979

Best For

Challenging academics and individual attention in a traditional British setting

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Online Reviews at a Glance

Bucksmore has 48 online reviews on platforms like Trustpilot, averaging 4.6/5.

We've read them all so you don't have to, and if you'd like to you can see our full research here.

Students who attended Bucksmore liked:

  • Parents and students highlighted outstanding organisation and quality of instruction.
  • Personal growth experiences were praised.
  • Participants often mention lasting friendships with peers from around the world.
  • Balance between academic rigour and extracurricular activities, including excursions, was commended.

Students who attended Bucksmore didn't like:

  • Responsiveness was noted as an area for improvement.
  • A few students wished for less supervision during free time.

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5 stars - Anon
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"My stay with Bucksmore was absolutely perfect! The counsellors were all very welcoming and made sure that everybody had a great time. The classes were very interesting and I really appreciate that we were only 11 students in each class. The best part was how I got the chance to meet so many nice people from various countries."
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5 stars - Anon
Bucksmore review
"I had such a great time there. I met a lot of new friends. Everyone was very kind and every day we had fun. Thank you Bucksmore for an amazing experience."

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