Chandlings Reviews & FAQs
Are you considering Chandlings for your child? We have put together a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the school to help you.
Reviews of Chandlings
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Frequently asked questions about Chandlings
Where is Chandlings?
Chandlings is in Oxford, Oxfordshire. The school's address is: Bagley Wood, Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5ND.
Is Chandlings for boys or girls?
Chandlings is a Coed school.
What type of school is Chandlings?
Chandlings is a Pre-Prep & Prep school offering Day places for approximately 300 pupils.
What age do girls join Chandlings?
Girls can join the school from through until 11 years.
What age do girls join Chandlings?
Girls can join the school from 2 through until 11 years.
What age do girls join Chandlings
Chandlings is for boys only.
What age do boys join Chandlings?
Boys can join the school from through until 11 years.
What age do boys join Chandlings?
Boys can join the school from 2 through until 11 years.
What age do boys join Chandlings
Chandlings is for girls only.
Who is the Head of Chandlings?
Christine Cook is the Head. Read more about Christine Cook.
Who owns Chandlings?
The school is a registered charity managed by trustees. Read more about the charity structure and how it is run on the Charity Commission website. Cothill is part of the registered charity, the Prep Schools Trust, which runs a number of prep schools. Read more about the governance of Chandlings.
When was Chandlings inspected?
Chandlings is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) on behalf of the Department for Education. Routine inspections take place once every three years. Read the inspection reports for Chandlings
Which schools are the main destinations for Chandlings leavers?
Pupils from Chandlings go on to a number of senior schools including:
Who are the main feeder schools for Chandlings?
'Feeder' schools for Chandlings include:
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