Radley Schools Group
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Radley Schools Group is a prominent educational collective in the UK independent sector, established through the landmark merger of Radley College and the Prep Schools Trust. Bringing together one of the country's leading senior boarding schools with seven established preparatory schools, the group educates over 2,300 pupils. It is committed to preserving the unique identity and local character of each member school while leveraging shared expertise, resources, and a unified voice to champion the values of charitable independent education.
Associated Schools(4)
Barfield Prep School is a co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 11, situated in 12 acres of parkland in Farnham, Surrey. Founded in 1933, the school provides a broad curriculum with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning and physical activity. Facilities include an on-site outdoor education centre, Three Peaks, which offers climbing and high ropes courses. The school aims to foster a nurturing environment where pupils develop confidence and independence through a balance of academic study, creative arts, and sport.
Cothill House is a dynamic co-educational day and boarding preparatory school for pupils aged 7 to 13. Situated near Abingdon on a 26-acre site close to central Oxford, the school provides an inspirational setting featuring idyllic grounds and extensive outdoor spaces. Part of the Radley Schools Group, the school operates with a warm family atmosphere where core values emphasise kindness, humour, teamwork, curiosity, and respect. Focusing on developing well-rounded and confident individuals, Cothill House blends strong traditions with a rich variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom.
Radley College is an independent, all-through boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18. Situated near Oxford on an expansive, rural estate, the community is structured entirely around a full boarding model, fostering a close-knit environment for its pupils. The school provides a traditional, well-rounded British education with an emphasis on both academic excellence and extensive extracurricular engagement, including a strong sporting tradition. It continues to uphold a strong ethos grounded in Christian values and communal life, developing confident individuals prepared for public service.
Chandlings Prep School is a co-educational day school for pupils aged two to eleven. Located near Kennington, south of Oxford, the school is situated within extensive grounds near Bagley Wood. Part of the Radley Schools Group, the school focuses on a curriculum designed to champion childhood by promoting curiosity, endeavour, and adventure. It caters for nursery, pre-prep, and prep stages. The campus includes a main building retaining architectural elements from the nineteenth century alongside later additions designed to evoke an aristocratic manor.