Oxford private schools

Are you looking for the best private school in 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, depending on whether you are looking for a prep (primary) or senior (secondary) school.

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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.

Top private schools in Oxford

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.

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