What private schools are in Oxfordshire?

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If you’re at the beginning of your search for independent private schools in Oxfordshire, it can feel like a daunting prospect.  A good starting point is to have a list of the schools that you can create your shortlist from.  Find independent schools near you.

Find out more from the independent school profiles on Red Kite Days and explore their websites before attending an open day or arranging a school visit.  Click here for a full list of the next open day events at private schools in Oxfordshire.


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Chandlings Prep School – A Co-Educational Prep School from 2-11 years. Where learning happens everywhere.

Alongside such an enviable location, Chandlings provide exceptional academic achievement, genuine pastoral care and empathy, and superb facilities. These include bright modern classrooms as well as state-of-the-art science, art, music, Design Technology and cookery facilities.


Abingdon Prep

Josca’s House
Kingston Road
Frilford
Oxfordshire
OX13 5NX

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Abingdon School

Park Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1DE

Senior school, sixth form, boy’s school, day and boarding school


Ashfold School

Dorton House
Dorton
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9NG

Prep prep, Junior, Senior school, co-educational, day and boarding school

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Ashfold is an outstanding prep school for boys and girls from 3-13 years of age. The school offers children an education that is full of challenges, full of opportunities and full of fun! Set in 30 acres of stunning grounds in the Buckinghamshire countryside, with superb facilities and accessible from Oxford, Bicester, Winslow, Aylesbury and Thame.


Bloxham School

Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX15 4PE

Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school


Carrdus School

Overthorpe Hall
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 2BS

Prep school, co-educational, day school


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Chandlings Prep School

Bagley Wood
Nr. Boars Hill
Kennington
Oxford OX1 5ND

Nursery, prep school, co-educational, day school

A leading Independent day school, Chandlings Prep educates boys and girls aged 2-11 within 60 acres of beautiful grounds; located in idyllic Oxfordshire countryside, yet just five miles from Oxford itself.


Christchurch Cathedral School

3 Brewer Street
Oxford
OX1 1QW

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Founded by Henry VIII, Christ Church Cathedral School is an Independent Day School set in the heart of Oxford. It has a thriving Co-ed Nursery and Prep School for boys aged 3 – 13. It offers boarding for Choristers and Flexi-Boarding for Non-Choristers aged 8 – 13.

With around 140 pupils, class sizes are kept deliberately small so the individual needs of each child are focused on. With specialist teachers in all areas of the curriculum, the school prepares pupils for entry and scholarships to local independent schools and major boarding schools.


Cokethorpe School

Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 7PU

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An independent day school providing a liberal education to boys and girls from four to eighteen, Cokethorpe occupies 150 acres of glorious West Oxfordshire parkland, just ten miles from metropolitan Oxford, nestled on the edge of the Cotswolds’ renowned serenity.


Cothill

Cothill
Oxfordshire
OX13 6JL

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An inspirational day and boarding school for boys, Cothill is set in 35 acres and only 15 minutes from central Oxford. Rated ‘Excellent’ in all in the ISI inspection, Cothill’s small scale scale ensures each boy is treated as an individual, nurtured and encouraged to find his strengths and develop his foundations.


Cranford School

Willow Court Lane
Moulsford
Oxfordshire
OX10 9HT

Nursery, prep school, senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day school

Cranford School is situated on the Oxfordshire-Berkshire border and offers a vibrant education to boys and girls aged 2-18. The new Sixth Form will open in September 2020, marking the same date that that they will start to welcome boys to Year 7 and Year 12. Rated ‘Excellent’ in all categories, Cranford Housel specialises in academic achievement, outstanding pastoral care and extra-curricular opportunities for all.


Dragon School

Bardwell Road
Oxford
OX2 6SS

Pre prep, prep school, co-educational, day and boarding school

The Dragon has a unique DNA which creates an exciting learning environment that gives children full scope for all of the imagination and originality that is in them. Intellectual, philosophical and physical discovery and exploration are all positively encouraged and celebrated.


d’Overbroeck’s

Years 7-11
Leckford Road
Oxford
OX2 6HX

Sixth Form
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL

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Ask any of the d’Overbroeck’s students and parents and they will probably tell you that what makes d’Overbroeck’s so special is its environment. They will talk of it having a “friendly, encouraging, unstuffy, family atmosphere” where they are ambitious and celebrate success but want the journey to be as interesting as the destination. They focus on the things that matter and there is a real sense of mutual respect between staff and students- to a degree you won’t find in many other schools.


Emmanuel Christian School

Sandford Road
Littlemore
Oxford
OX4 4PU

Prep school, co-educational, day school

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Emmanuel Christian School is a private co-educational school for children aged 3 – 11 based in the south east of Oxford in Littlemore. The school has the appearance of a traditional village school but is home to a vibrant community from across Oxford and beyond.  Many families from overseas discover in Emmanuel a welcoming home for their children where diversity is valued and individuality is respected.


Gillots School

Gillots Lane
Henley-On-Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 1PS

Senior school, co-educational, day school


Greene’s College Oxford

45 Pembroke Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 1BP

Sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding (host families) school


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Headington Preparatory School
26 London Rd
Oxford
OX3 7PB

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Headington Rd
Oxford
OX3 7TD

Nursery, prep school, senior school, sixth form, girls school, day and boarding school

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Headington Rye Oxford is a curious, confident, ambitious school for boys and girls aged 3-11 and girls aged 11-18, with full, weekly and half-weekly boarding available from age 11.

Set in 35 acres a mile from Oxford’s dreaming spires, the School is academically selective and the Senior School regularly appears in the top-performing schools in the UK based on results at GCSE and A Level, while Prep School pupils achieve high academic outcomes, many securing academic, art, dance, drama, music, and sport scholarships when they join the Senior School.


Kingham Hill School

Kingham
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 6TH

Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school


Kings Oxford

St Josephs Campus
Temple Road
Cowley
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 2UJ

Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day & boarding school

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Kings Oxford is a modern independent college for ambitious students looking for a mature yet supportive learning environment and community in which they can express their own identity, explore their interests and achieve their ambitions. The college supports students to become responsible and independent learners, based on a mutual respect between staff and students.

The St Josephs campus is located to the South East of the city, providing academic programmes including GCSEs, A-Levels, International Foundation and Extended Project Qualifications (EPQ) and is also the administrative hub for the college.


Kings  School of Art & Design, Oxford

1 King Edward Street
Oxford
OX1 4HS

Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day & boarding art school

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The specialist Art Department is located in King Edward Street in the city centre. This campus is the home of Kings School of Art and Design UAL Level 3 and 4 Foundation Diploma which prepares students for entrance to specialist degrees in the creative arts.


The King’s School Witney

New Yatt Road
Witney
Oxfordshire OX29 6TA

Pre prep, prep school, senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day school

The King’s School Witney is an independent, Christian, non selective, school for girls and boys from early years through to their senior school.  The school’s founding principles are to be thoroughly Christian in curriculum, character and community.


Magdalen College School

Cowley Place
Oxford
OX4 1DZ

Junior school, senior school, sixth form, boy’s school, co-educational sixth form, day school


The Manor Preparatory School

Faringdon Road
Abingdon
OX13 6LN

Pre prep, prep school, co-educational, day school

Situated in Abingdon, the Manor Prep School is an independent co-educational preparatory day school for children aged 2-11.

The Manor has a wonderfully happy, creative atmosphere where each individual is challenged and cherished to reach their potential. Every child is encouraged to push themselves to new challenges, resulting in outstanding results academically, on the sports field, and in creative and performing arts.

In April 17, the ISI Inspection rated every area of the school as ‘Excellent’. Inspectors commented that “Pupils approach every day with an overwhelming passion to learn and develop.”

The Manor has a number of open events throughout the year as well as offering private tours.


Moulsford Prep School

Moulsford-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
OX10 9HR

Prep school, boy’s school, day and boarding school

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Moulsford is a thriving and forward-thinking independent Prep School of 360 boys aged 4 – 13 years.  Set in tranquil and picturesque grounds on the banks of the River Thames surrounded by the rolling hills of South Oxfordshire, the school is just 1 hour from central London.


New College Oxford

Savile Road
Oxford
OX1 3UA

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Oratory Prep School

Goring Heath
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7SF

Pre pre, prep school, co-educational, day and boarding school

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The Oratory Prep School provides an enriched education to boys and girls aged 2 to 13. Set within 65 acres of beautiful and expansive Oxfordshire countryside, with outstanding facilities, the OPS has consistently nurtured happy and inquisitive children.


The Oratory

Woodcote
Nr Reading
South Oxfordshire
RG8 0PJ

Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school

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The Oratory is a unique Boarding and Day Catholic School for Boys and Girls aged 11 to 18, just outside Reading.  A genuinely an all-round school that believes in nurturing pupils to achieve their very best in whatever it is they set out to do.


Our Lady’s Abingdon

Radley Road
Abingdon on Thames
Oxfordshire
OX14 3PS

Lower school, senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day school, boarding school (with host families)

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Our Lady’s Abingdon is a thriving independent day school for boys and girls aged 7-18 years set in beautiful grounds near the centre of Abingdon.  A Catholic school, we warmly welcome children of all faiths and none, encouraging all to benefit from our inclusive, nurturing ethos.

For over 160 years OLA has had a reputation for high academic standards and excellent pastoral care.  Our Lady’s Abingdon are proud of their distinctive family atmosphere, which fosters a real sense of community and happy relationships between staff and pupils.


Oxford High School

Belbroughton Road
Oxford
OX2 6XA

Junior school, senior school, sixth form, girl’s school, day school


Pinewood

Bourton
Shrivenham (close to Wiltshire border)
SN6 8HZ

Pre prep, prep school, co-educational, day and boarding school


Pangbourne College

Pangbourne
Berkshire
RG8 8LA

Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school

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Pangbourne College is a small, independent boarding and day school with a unique history and a bright future. It’s a community where you can flourish; the small size allows the school to get to know each student individually, ensuring that they are nurtured as they grow academically and socially.


Rupert House School

90-92 Bell Street
Henley On Thames
RG9 2BN

Pre prep, prep school, co-educational, day school


Rye St Antony School

Pullen’s Lane
Oxford
OX3 0BY

Nursery, pre prep, prep school, senior school, sixth form, co-educational, girl’s school (3-18), boy’s school (3 – 11), day and boarding school

Rye St Antony School, Oxford, is an outstanding day and boarding school for girls age 3-18 and boys age 3-11 and set in 12 acres of beautiful woodland just a mile from Oxford City Centre.  At Rye they’ve been educating girls for almost a century. Pupils are encouraged to confidently be whoever they want to be and the aim is to inspire them to be the best they can be in life.


Shiplake College

Henley-On-Thames
RG9 4BW

Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school

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Overlooking the river, just two miles upstream from Henley-on-Thames, Shiplake College is a co-educational boarding and day school offering a holistic education to just over 500 pupils from Years 7 to 13. There is an extensive daily bus service and flexi, weekly and full boarding is available from Year 9. Every pupil is placed at the heart of Shiplake life and the College’s ethos is underpinned by the three Is – Inclusive, Individual and Inspirational.


Sibford School

Sibford Ferris
Banbury
OX15 5QL

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St Clare’s

Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7AL

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St Clare’s Oxford are the longest established IB World School in England and ranked 12th in the UK for results by The Times. Situated in the beautiful and historic city of Oxford and only an hour’s train ride from London, St Clare’s Oxford offers the International BaccalaureatePre-IBMiddle School Programme as well as an International CollegeEnglish Language courses and popular summer courses.


St Helen & St Katherine

Faringdon Road
Abingdon
OX14

Junior school, senior school, sixth form, girl’s school, day school


St Hugh’s

Carswell Manor
Faringdon
SN7 8PT

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St John’s Priory School

St John’s Road
Banbury
OX16 5HX

Prep school, co-educational, day school


St Mary’s Preparatory School

13 St Andrews Road
Henley on Thames
RG9 1HS

Nursery, prep school, co-educational, day school

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Set in the heart of Henley, St Mary’s Preparatory is a private nursery and primary school. A  very popular choice amongst local families looking to give their children the very best start to their early education.


Summer Fields

Mayfield Road
Oxford
OX2 7EN

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Summer Fields is one of the country’s leading day and boarding schools for boys aged 4 to 13. The on-site Pre-Prep welcomes boys at age 4 into Reception through to age 7 (Year 3). Boys can join the Prep School as either day boys or boarders at Year 4.


Tudor Hall School

Tudor Hall
Wykham Park
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9UR

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Unicorn School

20 Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1AA

Prep school, senior school, co-educational, day school
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Windrush Valley School

The Green
Ascott-under-Wychwood
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 6AN

Nursery, Prep school, co-educational, day school

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Windrush Valley Private School Oxfordshire is ranked 21st in top Prep schools in England by the Sunday Times.  With class sizes averaging 10, pupils receive one-to-one attention and the highest standards of education. An inspiring and stimulating curriculum is delivered within a nurturing, supportive and positive environment. In addition, adventure trips and foreign residential weeks away, further enrich the curriculum and the children’s life-experience.


Wychwood School

74 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 6JR

Senior school, co-educational school, day and boarding school

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Wychwood School is a day and boarding school for girls aged 11-18 set in the heart of Oxford. The girls achieve academic excellence through creativity of thought and leave school with the wisdom and courage to find their place and space in the world.


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