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.
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FOCUS SCHOOL – D’OVERBROECK’S
EMBRACING INDIVIDUALITY, INSPIRING SUCCESS
A high achieving day and boarding school for 11 to 18 year olds, d’Overbroeck’s offers a progressive education that unlocks each student’s unique academic and personal potential. At d’Overbroeck’s, students find their voice and pursue their dreams! From small classes to meaningful decision-making, it’s more than just a school—it’s a community.
Josca’s House
Kingston Road
Frilford
Oxfordshire
OX13 5NX
Prep school, boy’s school, day school
Park Road
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 1DE
Senior school, sixth form, boy’s school, day and boarding school
Dorton House
Dorton
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP18 9NG
Prep prep, Junior, Senior school, co-educational, day and boarding school
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.
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX15 4PE
Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school
Overthorpe Hall
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX17 2BS
Prep school, co-educational, day 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.
3 Brewer Street
Oxford
OX1 1QW
Nursery, pre prep, prep school, co-educational, boys school
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.
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX29 7PU
Pre prep, prep school, senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day school
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
Oxfordshire
OX13 6JL
Prep school, boys school, day and boarding school
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.
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.
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.
Years 7-11
Leckford Road
Oxford
OX2 6HX
Sixth Form
333 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7PL
Senior school, Sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school
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.
Sandford Road
Littlemore
Oxford
OX4 4PU
Prep school, co-educational, day school
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 Lane
Henley-On-Thames
Oxfordshire
RG9 1PS
Senior school, co-educational, day school
45 Pembroke Street
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX1 1BP
Sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding (host families) school
Headington Preparatory School
26 London Rd
Oxford
OX3 7PB
Headington School
Headington Rd
Oxford
OX3 7TD
Nursery, prep school, senior school, sixth form, girls school, day and boarding school
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
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 6TH
Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school
St Josephs Campus
Temple Road
Cowley
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX4 2UJ
Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day & boarding school
Kings School of Art & Design, Oxford
1 King Edward Street
Oxford
OX1 4HS
Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day & boarding art school
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.
Cowley Place
Oxford
OX4 1DZ
Junior school, senior school, sixth form, boy’s school, co-educational sixth form, day 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-on-Thames
Oxfordshire
OX10 9HR
Prep school, boy’s school, day and boarding school
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.
Savile Road
Oxford
OX1 3UA
Prep prep, prep school, boy’s school, day school
Goring Heath
South Oxfordshire
RG8 7SF
Pre pre, prep school, co-educational, day and boarding school
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.
Woodcote
Nr Reading
South Oxfordshire
RG8 0PJ
Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school
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.
Radley Road
Abingdon on Thames
Oxfordshire
OX14 3PS
Lower school, senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day school, boarding school (with host families)
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.
Belbroughton Road
Oxford
OX2 6XA
Junior school, senior school, sixth form, girl’s school, day school
Bourton
Shrivenham (close to Wiltshire border)
SN6 8HZ
Pre prep, prep school, co-educational, day and boarding school
Pangbourne
Berkshire
RG8 8LA
Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school
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.
90-92 Bell Street
Henley On Thames
RG9 2BN
Pre prep, prep school, co-educational, day school
Henley-On-Thames
RG9 4BW
Senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school
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 Ferris
Banbury
OX15 5QL
Pre prep, prep school, senior school, sixth form, co-educational, day and boarding school
Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 7AL
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB), Pre-IB, Middle School Programme, International College, English Language Courses, summer coures.
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 Baccalaureate, Pre-IB, Middle School Programme as well as an International College, English Language courses and popular summer courses.
Faringdon Road
Abingdon
OX14
Junior school, senior school, sixth form, girl’s school, day school
Carswell Manor
Faringdon
SN7 8PT
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep school, co-educational, day & boarding school
St John’s Road
Banbury
OX16 5HX
Prep school, co-educational, day school
13 St Andrews Road
Henley on Thames
RG9 1HS
Nursery, prep school, co-educational, day school
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.
Mayfield Road
Oxford
OX2 7EN
Pre prep, prep school, boy’s school, day and boarding school
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
Wykham Park
Banbury
Oxfordshire
OX16 9UR
Senior school, girl’s school, day and boarding school
20 Marcham Road
Abingdon
OX14 1AA
Prep school, senior school, co-educational, day school
Specialist school supporting pupils with dyslexia and related learning difficulties
The Green
Ascott-under-Wychwood
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 6AN
Nursery, Prep school, co-educational, day school
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.
74 Banbury Road
Oxford
OX2 6JR
Senior school, co-educational school, day and boarding school
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.
