The school’s design is inspired by archaeological discoveries in the area, which uncovered ancient boats, kilns, pottery, and earthenware dating back to 700 BC. These findings have influenced both the materiality and form of the building's external envelope.

The Performing Arts building, positioned at the front of the campus overlooking the lake, is the project’s centrepiece. Its design reflects the site’s context, responding to the lakeside setting and the natural contours of the land. The building's envelope incorporates materials that pay homage to the local history of brick-making and ceramics.

The school’s masterplan is focused on creating a strong sense of community cohesion, and the buildings have been designed with the human experience in mind. The lake is the natural heart of the campus, with boarding houses placed around its edge to create a distance between residential and teaching spaces.

The scale and layout of the boarding accommodation reflect Wycombe Abbey’s strong house system, with each "house" providing space for one teacher per eight students, and a front door leading into its own dedicated social space—creating a home away from home for the boarding students.