What is the best Oxfordshire private primary school?
Are you looking for the best private primary school in Oxfordshire? There are plenty of excellent prep schools in Oxfordshire for girls and boys. Depending on the needs of your child, one of these independent schools could be the perfect choice for his or her early years education through to the age of 11 or 13 years.
Set within 65 acres of countryside near Reading, the Oratory Prep School offers day and boarding places for boys and girls aged 2 to 13 years. Find out more about The Oratory Prep School.
When it comes to choosing a prep school, the commute to and from is a major consideration when narrowing down the options. Some schools offer a bus network to make the journey easier but you still need to factor in the amount of time – and therefore how tired your child will get – each day. Some of the schools also offer boarding when children get older in the final prep school years.
Top prep schools in Oxfordshire
Finding the best prep school for your child can be difficult process. There is so much to consider and so many different options. In areas like Oxfordshire, there are plenty of choices for parents. The challenge is to refine your criteria so you can narrow down the options and then review each one in detail to find the right choice for your child.
One of the first decisions for parents is whether they are looking for a school in the City of Oxford or further afield. Prep schools in Oxford include The Dragon, New College School and Summer Fields. Other options in the county include Abingdon Prep, Moulsford, St Hugh's, The Manor Prep and The Oratory Prep.
Some of the larger senior schools, such as Abingdon School, Cokethorpe School, Headington School and Oxford High School have their own prep department as part of the school foundation.
Open events for prospective families
The best way to discover a prep school is to visit for an Open Day and experience the school firsthand, often on a normal working day. You get the chance to explore and get a sense of whether it will be a good fit for your child. Do you know the best questions to ask at an Open Day? Find out more in the Open Days and Admissions chapter of the Attain Guide.
Private prep schools in Oxfordshire
There are a number of prep schools in Oxfordshire which cover both the early years (pre-prep) and prep, with transition to senior school at either 11 or 13 years.
The Oratory Prep School
Abingdon Preparatory School
Bruern Abbey School
Chandlings
Christ Church Cathedral School
Cokethorpe School
Cothill House School
Cranford School
Dragon School, Oxford
Headington Rye Oxford
Magdalen College School
Moulsford Preparatory School
New College School
Oxford High School GDST
Rupert House School
Sibford School
St Hugh's School
St Mary's School
Summer Fields
The Manor Preparatory School
