What is the best private school in Oxford?
Are you looking for the best private school in or near Oxford? The City of Oxford has a wide range of excellent independent schools and one of these could be the perfect choice for your child, whether you are looking for a prep (primary) or senior (secondary) school. Read on to discover the options available.
St Edward's School is located in the heart of Oxford, offering day and boarding places for boys and girls from 13 to 18 years. Find out more about St Edward's.
Looking for the right private school for your child is difficult. In Oxford, parents have a number of excellent options however it is worth doing your research carefully so you can choose the school where you feel your child will be happy and therefore thrive – not just academically but in all the myriad activities and sports on offer.
Finding the right private school in Oxford
Cities such as Oxford provide parents with a wonderful choice of schools – both standalone primary (prep) schools which start in the early years and finish at 11 or 13 years and senior schools which go through to 18 years. The hardest part is deciding which one is the right choice for your child.
Prep schools in Oxford include Christ Church Cathedral School and New College School which are both in the centre of the City. In North Oxford, you will find The Dragon School and Summer Fields which also offer boarding.
Some of the larger senior schools, such as Headington School and Oxford High School have their own prep school as part of the school foundation so pupils can potentially stay at the same school from the early years through until their A Levels.
Other senior schools in the City of Oxford include Magdalen College School and St Edward's Oxford, which also offers boarding for both boys and girls from 13 to 18 years.
Open events for prospective families
Discover the educational opportunities available in Oxford, or the surrounding areas, by attending an open event for prospective parents. Open events provide the opportunity to meet the Head and take a tour of the school. Want to know the questions to ask and things to look out for at an open event? Read the Open Days and Admissions section of the Attain Guide.
Private prep and senior schools in Oxford
Parents have a wide range of choice in Oxford and the surrounding area when it comes to schools. Each school is different and parents need to asses its relative merits based upon the ethos and values of the institution and whether it will potentially suit your son or daughter. It needs to be a good fit on both sides – you cannot mould a child to fit a school.
St Edward's School, Oxford
Chandlings
Christ Church Cathedral School
Dragon School, Oxford
Headington Rye Oxford
Magdalen College School
New College School
Oxford High School GDST
Summer Fields
Wychwood School
d'Overbroeck's Oxford
