Best Private Schools in Oxford
19 private schools found
Key Facts
- In Oxford, 19 independent schools (11.4% of 166) educate 7,083 pupils, a significant proportion of students in the area.
- Of the 7 Oxford independent schools inspected, 100.0% achieved Good or Outstanding ratings, with 1 Outstanding and 6 Good ratings recorded.
- Pupils in Oxford's independent schools have a lower eligibility for free school meals at 0.0%, compared to a national average of 23.8%, and 18.0% have special educational needs.
- Oxford's independent schools have an Attainment 8 score of 38.24, and 31.7% of pupils achieve grade 5+ in English & maths, below the national average of 46.10.
Chandlings Prep
Oxford, OX1 5ND
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–11
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Pupils297
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Christ Church Cathedral School
Oxford, OX1 1QW
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–13
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Pupils127
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d'Overbroeck's
Oxford, OX2 7PL
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–19
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Pupils692
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Dragon School
Oxford, OX2 6SS
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–14
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Pupils796
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Headington Rye Oxford
Oxford, OX3 7TD
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–19 · Girls
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Pupils1,150
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Magdalen College School
Oxford, OX4 1DZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–19
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Pupils950
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New College School
Oxford, OX1 3UA
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys
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Pupils156
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St Clare's, Oxford
Oxford, OX2 7AL
Independent · Primary · Ages 15–19
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Pupils289
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St Edward's School
Oxford, OX2 7NN
Independent · Primary · Ages 13–18
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Pupils813
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Summer Fields School
Oxford, OX2 7EN
Independent · Primary · Ages 4–13 · Boys
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Pupils321
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Wychwood School
Oxford, OX2 6JR
Independent · Primary · Ages 10–18
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Pupils136
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Chilworth House School
Oxford, OX33 1JP
Independent · Primary · Ages 5–12
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Pupils36
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Kings Education (Oxford)
Oxford, OX4 2UJ
Independent · Primary · Ages 15–25
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Pupils184
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Park School
Oxford, OX7 5QH
Independent · Primary · Ages 7–18
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Pupils54
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Cherwell College Oxford
Oxford, OX1 1BZ
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–25
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Pupils28
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Emmanuel Christian School
Oxford, OX4 4PU
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
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Pupils72
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Frequently Asked Questions
There are 19 private schools in Oxford, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Oxford | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 60% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.31 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 38.2 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 21% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £8,296 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.