d'Overbroeck's

Since 2022, Patrick Horne BEd (Nottingham Trent), previously deputy head of British International School in Dubai, then principal of British international schools in Shanghai and Abu Dhabi (both in Nord Anglia portfolio which acquired d’Overbroeck’s

Main entry points in lower school are years 7 (two forms) and 9 (three forms). Exams in VR, maths and English. Places offered if felt the child would be able to access and benefit from the education. There’s also a gentle interview with the head and

Vast majority of lower school go to the shiny sixth form on Banbury Road and it’s not difficult to see why. The few that don’t go often choose states Cherwell or Cheney. Some board further afield and a few international students might move on. Sixth

In 2024, 47 per cent 9-7 at GCSE. In 2023, 54 per cent 9-7 at GCSE; 55 per cent A*/A at A level (82 per cent A*-B).

Sixth form is akin to the university model. Highly qualified teaching body: many have doctorates and top degrees but wear them lightly – no-one takes themselves too seriously. It’s first-name terms for teachers, reflecting an environment based on

School offers support for mild SpLD, including ASD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia, mostly within the classroom setting but with some one-to-one (usually included in fees). Only a handful of students on the SEN register require interventions and

Purpose built in 2021, the light-filled arts centre is nothing short of fabulous. Tucked behind M&S in Summertown (handy for a prawn sarnie), it’s full of high spec equipment including a dark room, etching press, heat press, professional workshop,

No playing fields at either campus means it’s not the first school that jumps to mind for a very sporty kid. However, school use nearby facilities at Oxford University, Oxford Brookes and Oxford city council. One parent said, ‘In fact there’s lots of

Boarding recently expanded from sixth form only (whereby around half of the 400-strong cohort do so) to years 7-11 (only a handful of students so far). Eighty per cent are international students coming from over 50 nationalities. Two co-ed boarding

In 7-11 there’s form time each morning and tutors are the first point of contact. Staff meet weekly to discuss issues that arise. Sixth formers have their personal DoS who oversees pastoral as well as academic, allowing for a ‘whole self’ 360 on each

Pupils here are a positive, friendly and supportive bunch. Some arrive with issues such as anxiety but the school community does a great job in building strategies for self-esteem. One parent said, ‘We wanted a small and caring school as our daughter

A range of academic, art, sport and performing arts scholarships for pupils at all entry points (up to 25 per cent of tuition fees). Means-tested bursaries (up to 50 per cent of fees) from year 7 up.

d’Overbroeck’s relaxed culture is based on mutual respect and this underpins everything. Small class sizes, individual approach and, most of all, strong and trusting relationships uphold academic rigour while students feel valued, stay engaged and