Wychwood School A GSG School
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- Wychwood School
74 Banbury Road
Oxford
Oxfordshire
OX2 6JR - Head: Jane Evans
- T 01865 557976
- F 01865 556806
- E [email protected]
- W www.wychwoodschool.org/
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 11 to 18.
- Read about the best schools in Oxford and Oxfordshire
- Boarding: Yes
- Local authority: Oxfordshire
- Pupils: 135; sixth formers: 39
- Religion: Christian
- Fees: Day £25,686; Boarding £37,011- £47,754 pa (last updated on 28/01/2025)
- Open days: October & April
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
What The Good Schools Guide says..
The backbone of Wychwood’s teaching is a tailored and holistic approach to learning, designed around the individual child. This is something we hear often but the small numbers of pupils at Wychwood mean it’s not just ideology but common practice. The addition of boys has been seamless and celebrated. The head points out that Wychwood always has been a progressive school, liberal at heart, founded on the principle that everyone is equal, so there was no institutional prejudice to fight against. Strict ‘see it, hear it, take it’ phone policy means…
What the school says...
Wychwood School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11-18 in Oxford. Wychwood aims for academic excellence through creativity of thought by providing education of the highest quality in a well-rounded and unique environment, enriching pupils’ education through creative approaches to learning and empowering them to face challenges with confidence. Wychwood focuses on innovation, collaboration, creativity and leadership to deliver added value to all its pupils, striving to inspire the great minds of tomorrow. The entrepreneurial spirit is cultivated in every pupil as they are encouraged to question, innovate and create, paving the way for breakthrough ideas ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Head
Since 2022, Jane Evans BA, PGCE. Previously head of Bruton School for Girls, before this deputy head and director of outreach and partnerships at Queen’s College, Taunton. BA and PGCE both in drama and English from the University of Surrey. Afterwards, she co-founded a theatre company and worked commercially with the arts and entertainment industry, including Longleat Safari Park and Bristol Zoo (clearly gives no credence to the maxim of never working with children or animals!). She tells us this experience has given her a ‘commercial edge’. Returning to teaching, she taught drama, dance and English in both state and independent schools before starting on the leadership ladder.
Down to earth, charismatic and fizzing with upbeat energy, head wears flatform white leather trainers, a bold pale pink floral suit and...
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Results by exam and subject
Subject results
Entry/Exit
Special Education Needs
10-09
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Might cover/be referred to as;
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), PDA , Social skills, Sensory processing disorder |
Y |
| HI - Hearing Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Hearing Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment |
|
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Learning needs, MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty |
|
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment, Sensory processing |
|
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic , OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability, Tics, Tourettes |
|
| PD - Physical Disability
Might cover/be referred to as;
PD - Physical Disability |
|
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay, PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty |
|
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Might cover/be referred to as;
Anxiety , Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health, SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health, Trauma |
|
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication
Might cover/be referred to as;
DLD - Developmental Language Disorder, Selective mutism, SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication |
|
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
Complex needs, SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty, Cerebral Palsy (CP) |
|
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
Might cover/be referred to as;
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Auditory Processing, DCD, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting, Other specific learning difficulty, SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) |
Y |
| VI - Visual Impairment
Might cover/be referred to as;
Special facilities for Visually Impaired, VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places | Scholarships | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heywood Prep | 2024 | 1 |
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