September 2025
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St Edward's Oxford
Ambition, friendliness and fun are the hallmarks of a St Edward's education.
Day fees
£49,383
Entry
Iseb Pretest + School ExamSelective
Next deadline
Fri 9 Oct 202613+ registration closes
Updated 4 months ago
At a glance
Key facts
Head
The Warden
Gender
Co-ed
Pupils
809
Location
Oxford
Urban setting
Day or boarding
Day and boarding
Age range
13 to 18
Religious ethos
Church of England
Founded
1863
Entry points
13+, 14+, 16+
School buses
Yes
Bursaries
Up to 100% of fees
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Scholarships
Academic, Music, Sport +2
A-level A*–A
77%
2025
GCSE 9–7
65%
2025
Overview
About St Edward's Oxford
St Edward's Oxford is a co-educational senior school offering day and boarding places for pupils aged 13 to 18. The school is set on a 100-acre campus in Oxford and provides a broad academic curriculum including A Levels and the IB, with strong university destinations worldwide. The school offers extensive co-curricular activities and a supportive community environment.
Houseroom EditorialOur take
Houseroom Editorial
Our take
Independent co-ed senior school in Oxford for ages 13–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier fees.
Best for
- Families seeking a senior school for ages 13–18, with thinking already on 11+ or 13+ entry.
- Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
- Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered.
- Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school.
- Families comfortable with top-tier independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
Watch-outs
- Fees sit at the top of the independent market. Factor in extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition) before committing.
- Selective entry — assume some form of assessment at the relevant entry point. Plan tutoring or familiarisation early if needed.
- SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
AdmissionsApplication timeline
Admissions
Application timeline
September 2027 entryRegistration tbcCloses 9 Oct 2026
- Oct10Open dayNextOpen Day 10th October
- Oct9Registration closes
Not yet published: registration opens, bursary deadline, assessment, interview, offers, acceptance deadline.
UpcomingOpen events
Upcoming
Open events
Private tours by arrangement with admissions.
Fees & costFees
Fees & cost
Fees
£49,383per year · Day · 2026-27
Inc. VAT £49,383VAT TBC5 years: £269,274
vs London avg (£24,000)106% above
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Financial supportBursaries & Scholarships
Financial support
Bursaries & Scholarships
What sets it apartDistinctive features
What sets it apart
Distinctive features
Oxford Programme with access to University of Oxford
Co-educational 13-18 school
Offers both A Levels and International Baccalaureate
Partnership with Chelsea Football Club
Day and boarding options
Dynamic co-curricular and super-curricular programmes
Beyond the classroomActivities & co-curricular
Beyond the classroom
Activities & co-curricular
sport
SquashTennisGolfRowingHockeyRugby SevensRugbyCricketAthleticsFootballBadmintonFencingCycling
music
Choral music, close harmony choir, chamber music, orchestra and bandsHouse concerts and singing competitionsMusic EnsemblesMusic TechnologyJazz and swing, rock, pop and musicalsIndividual Music LessonsMusic Technology and Popular Music PathwayMasterclasses and Concert Trips
drama
Screenwriting ClubDrama and Theatre StudiesDanceDrama productionsHouse PlaysAnnual main school productionSpeech and Drama lessonsEdinburgh Festival Fringe participationTheatre Tech
academic club
Gibson SocietyBlenheim SocietyDebatingKenneth Grahame SocietyMedSocPhoenix SocietyTeddies Talks Biology MagazineChess ClubFinancial Markets SocietyLyne SocietyModel UNPhysics SocietyAcademic Forum
service
Christian UnionEco SocietyDuke of Edinburgh AwardDuke of Edinburgh Bronze to GoldCombined Cadet Force
other
Crochet SocietyBee-keepingFemSocTeddies on Camera media crewLife SkillsLife Skills ProgrammeShell Trip PreparationTeddies on CameraInternational Society
On campusFacilities
On campus
Facilities
sports
Low ropes and obstacle courseObstacle CoursePlaying fieldsSports halls
arts
20 practice rooms7 ensemble roomsDrama StudioFenton Recording StudioMusic SchoolOlivier HallRock roomTheatre facilitiesThe North Wall TheatreWeston Recital Room
boarding
Boarding Houses
academic
Ferguson Sixth Form Music LibraryLibraryObstacle and Low Ropes CourseSchool telescopeThe Christie Centre academic buildingVarious Army, Navy and RAF bases for Field Weekend (off-site)
OutcomesLatest exam results
Outcomes
Latest exam results
Outcomes2025 IB
65
GCSE grades 9-777%
A-level A*–A
65%
GCSE 9–7
DestinationsWhere leavers go
Destinations
Where leavers go
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Oxbridge | 3 |
| Russell Group | 7 |
| US Ivy | 3 |
Top universities (2025)
HarvardColumbiaBrownNew York UniversityUniversity of California, BerkeleyTrinity College DublinEHL SwitzerlandUniversity of Amsterdam
CurriculumQualifications offered
Curriculum
Qualifications offered
GCSEA LevelIB
In the newsRecent coverage
In the news
Recent coverage
July 2025
St Edward's Oxford posted its best IB results outside the covid years with 91% of grades at 7-5 and 60% at 7/6. One pupil scored a perfect 45 points and a third achieved 38 points or more.
AlumniNotable alumni
Alumni
Notable alumni
Tom Hollander (actor)Sir Roger Bannister (athlete and neurologist)Sir Michael Caine (actor)Sir John Betjeman (poet)Sir Peter Hall (theatre director)Sir Anthony Kenny (philosopher)Sir Richard Eyre (theatre director)Sir John Mortimer (barrister and author)
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Registration closes 9 Oct 2026 (13+)
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Fit for your child
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Community
House system
Sing’sMacnamara’sApsleyTilly’sCooper LodgeAvenueJubileeCowell’sField HouseSegar’sKendallOakthorpeCorfe
Pastoral careWellbeing
Pastoral care
Wellbeing
Mental health support
St Edward’s offers pastoral care through a house system with dedicated Housemasters and Housemistresses. There is a Deputy Head Pastoral and a Deputy Head Welfare overseeing pupil wellbeing, including behaviour, standards, and mental health support. Wellbeing programs such as PSHE are taught.
RegulationInspection
Regulation
Inspection
ISI inspection, 1 Nov 2025
2 reports on file.
met
- Isi · Routine Inspection16 Sept 2025
CalendarTerm dates 2026/27
Calendar
Term dates 2026/27
Autumn9 Sept 2026 → 11 Dec 2026Half-term 23 Oct 2026–4 Nov 2026
Spring12 Jan 2027 → 24 Mar 2027Half-term 12 Feb 2027–21 Feb 2027
Summer20 Apr 2027 → 3 Jul 2027Half-term 28 May 2027–6 Jun 2027
PathwaysFeeder schools
Pathways
Feeder schools
1 offer
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FAQQuestions parents ask
FAQ
Questions parents ask
What kind of child is St Edward's Oxford best for?+
St Edward's Oxford suits: Families seeking a senior school for ages 13–18, with thinking already on 11+ or 13+ entry; Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex; Families weighing day vs boarding — both are offered; Children who can demonstrate strong academics at entry assessment — this is a selective school; Families comfortable with top-tier independent fees in exchange for the level of provision.
How much are the fees at St Edward's Oxford?+
Day fees at St Edward's Oxford are £16,461 a term in 2026-27 (£49,383 a year). Boarding fees are £20,576 a term in 2026-27 (£61,728 a year). Extras such as lunches, uniform and trips are on top.
When is the next open day at St Edward's Oxford?+
The next open day at St Edward's Oxford is on 10 October 2026. Booking is usually required.
How does admissions work?+
St Edward's Oxford is selective. Expect an entrance assessment at each entry point.
Does St Edward's Oxford support SEND?+
We don't hold SEND details for St Edward's Oxford. Ask admissions early if your child has additional needs.
What ages does St Edward's Oxford take?+
St Edward's Oxford takes pupils from age 13 to 18.
Is St Edward's Oxford a day or boarding school?+
St Edward's Oxford offers both day and boarding places.
Is St Edward's Oxford co-educational or single-sex?+
St Edward's Oxford is co-educational, taking both boys and girls.
Where is St Edward's Oxford?+
St Edward's Oxford is in Oxford, OX2 7NN.
How do I contact admissions at St Edward's Oxford?+
Contact St Edward's Oxford by email at registrar@stedwardsoxford.org or phone on 01865319323.
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