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This is a school that gives every child an opportunity to challenge themselves both in and outside the classroom, and to have enormous fun doing so. The school emanates warmth and creativity but is convincing in its commitment to achieving academic excellence relative to the ability of every pupil. The school’s location and campus are also clear winners in this most competitive locality.
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Overview & data
- Pupil numbers
- 300 ·
- Religion
- None
- Fees
- £18,480 - £23,940 pa
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire County Council
- Area guides
Headteacher
Head
Adam Mallins
Since September 2025, Adam Mallins, previously deputy head at Crosfields School in Reading and before that, senior housemaster and head of boarding at Shiplake College. His route into education was unconventional – after graduating in geography and
Entrance
Register a year in advance for entrance into nursery, which now has a waiting list. Places sometimes come up for grabs in higher years, when families join from eg state primaries and overseas. Nursery entry via hour-long taster session, rising to a
- Open days
- We hold a variety of open mornings throughout the year. Please see the 'Open Mornings' page on school website.
Exit
At 11+ mainly to Oxford and Abingdon day schools, a few to boarding schools. In 2025, most went to Abingdon School and Magdalen College School. Others went to Cokethorpe, Cranford House, d’Overbroeck’s, Headington Rye, Our Lady’s Abingdon, Oxford
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Teaching & learning
Learning support & SEN
Mobile phone policy
A clear mobile phone policy is a really important part of modern schooling. This school has provided us with their policy.
Mobile phone policy
Provided by the school and not part of our review No children have a mobile phone at school.
Pupils
Money matters
- Fee information
- £18,480 - £23,940 pa
Our view
This is a school that doesn’t feel like a school - probably because it is so good at retaining the vibe of the large family home it once was. Built in mock Tudor style, the grounds boast a six-hole golf course, lake and 60 acres of immaculately
The last word
This is a school that gives every child an opportunity to challenge themselves both in and outside the classroom, and to have enormous fun doing so. The school emanates warmth and creativity but is convincing in its commitment to achieving academic
