Ages 
Offers the full country prep experience, plus the targeted maths and English and emphasis on self-esteem that these boys are crying out for. The majority go on to top independent schools, while others opt for softer schools including the new senior school. ‘All schools see my son’s dyslexia, but this one saw his potential too,’ voiced one parent. ‘It’s like they flipped a coin – just unbelievable,’ said another.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 152 ·
- Offers boarding
- Yes ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- Day £36,453; Boarding £46,332 pa
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire County Council
- Area guides
- Linked schools
Headteacher
Headmaster
Mr J Floyd
Since 2011, John Floyd MA PGCE, previously deputy head and head of SEND at Westminster Choir School and before that, on the coveted Teach First programme in Crown Woods, Eltham, London’s largest state secondary. Born in London, grew up in the Ivory
Entrance
A mainstream school for boys (and girls from September 2026) with dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia, with some who have additional needs, mainly ADHD and mild autism. Around 25 have EHCPs (or are currently applying for one, with school’s help). The
- Open days
- Visits by appointment only
Exit
After Common Entrance, to a variety of independent schools including Bloxham, Bryanston, Bede’s, Shiplake and Sherborne. A handful win scholarships. Some, including any year 8 late joiners, head to the school’s new senior school 25 minutes’ drive
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Learning support & SEN
Boarders
Around half the boys weekly board (Mon-Fri), with 25 or so flexi-boarding one or two nights a week. Many wouldn’t have gone to a boarding school if it weren’t for the need to come here, and the school is flexible in extending try-out periods. Some
Pupils
Money matters
Not for the faint of wallet, but there are some bursaries (up to 100 per cent).
- Fee information
- Day £36,453; Boarding £46,332 pa
Our view
A country prep that supports boys with weaker working memories and processing speeds through the Common Entrance, and gets their self-esteem back on track. It achieves this by providing double the amount of English and maths that other schools offer
The last word
Offers the full country prep experience, plus the targeted maths and English and emphasis on self-esteem that these boys are crying out for. The majority go on to top independent schools, while others opt for softer schools including the new senior
