Private Co-Educational Schools in Oxfordshire

Year 8 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 12-18)

Cherwell College Oxford is an independent co-educational boarding and day tutorial college situated in the centre of Oxford. Catering for pupils aged 12 to 18, the college specialises in GCSE and A-level preparation. Its educational philosophy focuses on an Oxbridge-style tutorial system, delivering personalised teaching through one-to-one sessions or very small groups. This model is designed to develop academic confidence and independent thinking. The college operates across central city sites, with study facilities located at Frewin Court and St George's Mansion, alongside dedicated residential student accommodation.

Magdalen College School

Year 3 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 7-18)

Situated in the heart of Oxford, Magdalen College School is a selective independent day school for boys aged 7 to 18 and girls in the sixth form. Founded by William Waynflete as a department of Magdalen College, the institution maintains strong links with the university city. The school’s Christian collegiate foundation shapes an ethos aimed at inspiring pupils to learn, flourish, and serve. Beyond its rigorous academic curriculum, the school offers an extensive range of extra-curricular pursuits, with noted strengths in sport, music, art, and drama.

Nursery - Year 6 (Ages 3-11)

Rupert House School is an independent, co-educational pre-prep and preparatory day school catering for boys and girls aged 3 to 11. Situated in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, the school is housed in a historic Grade II listed building behind its iconic blue door. The curriculum focuses on developing a growth mindset while instilling values of courage, creativity, respect, and resilience. Alongside its primary town house location, the school utilises extensive facilities including approximately six acres of playing fields on the Fairmile, a Forest School, and an all-weather sports pitch.

Year 11 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 15-18)

St Clare’s, Oxford is a co-educational day and boarding school for students aged 15 to 18, specialising in sixth form education. Established to foster international cooperation, the college is the longest-established International Baccalaureate (IB) World School in England. Located in a conservation area in North Oxford, the campus features 28 Victorian and Edwardian properties alongside contemporary academic facilities, including dedicated science and mathematics laboratories. The school’s ethos emphasises global understanding, critical inquiry, and independence, welcoming an international student body from over 50 countries each year to its university-style environment.

Emmanuel Christian School Oxford

Nursery - Year 6 (Ages 3-11)

Emmanuel Christian School is a co-educational, non-denominational evangelical day school for pupils aged 3 to 11. Situated in Littlemore on the edge of Oxford, the school operates as a primary school providing nursery and prep education within a close-knit, nurturing community. Its holistic curriculum is integrated around seven core principles focused on promoting Christian faith, nurturing curiosity, and fostering creativity. The ethos emphasises delivering a well-rounded education that draws out individual gifts, preparing students for life and learning to the full.

Year 7 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 11-18)

Located in the heart of Oxford, Wychwood School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school catering for pupils aged 11 to 18. Founded by Miss Batty and Miss Lee, the school offers full, weekly, and flexible boarding options. Its curriculum focuses on fostering academic excellence through creativity of thought, innovation, and self-directed learning. Wychwood School historical milestones include adopting the Dalton System of learning in 1941 and transitioning from a girls' school to a fully co-educational environment. The community ethos heavily emphasises individuality, global citizenship, and robust pastoral care.

Pre-Nursery - Year 8 (Ages 2-13)

The Oratory Prep School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school located in South Oxfordshire, near Reading. The school provides education for pupils across several stages, including nursery, pre-prep, and prep. Housed on a spacious site with extensive grounds and sporting facilities, the school was historically linked with the senior Oratory School and was previously accommodated in Caversham Park. The educational model focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that develops well-rounded individuals through a blend of academic, sporting, and extracurricular activities.

The King's School Witney

Nursery - Year 11 (Ages 3-16)

The King's School, Witney is a Christ-centred, independent day school catering for pupils aged 3 to 16 years. Situated in Witney, Oxfordshire, the school provides education across Early Years, primary, and secondary stages. The curriculum model focuses on balancing academic development with spiritual growth, aiming to nurture children in godly character within a supportive, faith-based environment.

Kitebrook Preparatory School

Nursery - Year 8 (Ages 3-13)

Kitebrook Preparatory School is a co-educational day and flexi-boarding school for pupils aged 3 to 13, situated in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. Set within 20 acres of Cotswold countryside, the school operates from a historic main building dating back to 1820. Kitebrook emphasises outdoor education and character development alongside its core academic curriculum. It is particularly notable for a unique rural crafts programme that teaches practical skills like dry stone walling, green woodwork, and willow weaving. The school prepares older pupils for the Common Entrance syllabus while offering diverse sporting and creative pathways.

Nursery - Year 8 (Ages 3-13)

Pinewood School is a co-educational preparatory day and boarding school located in Bourton, catering for pupils aged 3 to 13. Established in 1875, the school is set within extensive grounds on the Oxfordshire and Wiltshire border. It offers a traditional prep school education with a strong emphasis on a supportive community ethos, academic progression, and a wide-ranging extracurricular programme encompassing sport and the arts. Pupils can join as day students or choose weekly and flexi-boarding options from Year 5 onwards.

Year 7 - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 11-18)

Dean Close Kingham Hill School is a vibrant, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 11–18, situated near the village of Kingham in Oxfordshire. Set within a stunning 105-acre estate in the heart of the Cotswold countryside, the school maintains a deliberately small, close-knit environment. Rooted in a strong Christian ethos, it focuses on providing a well-rounded education that nurtures individual character and confidence. Notable facilities include an operational school farm housing various livestock, a modern sports complex, a science centre, and a dedicated theatre.

Reception - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 4-18)

Cokethorpe School is an independent, co-educational day school for pupils aged 4 to 18. Situated near Witney in West Oxfordshire, the school is set within 150 acres of parkland on the edge of the Cotswolds. It comprises both a Prep School and a Senior School, including a Sixth Form, on a single site. The school offers a broad curriculum alongside an extensive co-curricular programme featuring over 100 clubs and societies. Its ethos focuses on cultivating well-rounded individuals within a supportive community.

Nursery - Year 13 (Upper Sixth) (Ages 3-18)

Sibford School is a co-educational day and boarding school catering for pupils aged 3 to 18, from early years through to the sixth form. Established in 1842 as a boarding school for Quaker families, the institution retains its core Quaker ethos while welcoming children of all faiths and none. Set within more than 50 acres of secure grounds in the Oxfordshire countryside, the campus features a dedicated junior school, a forest school, an indoor swimming pool, a sports hall, and a climbing wall.

Permanently Closed

Closed 29 June 2026

St Mary's School Henley

Pre-Nursery - Year 6 (Ages 2-11)

St Mary’s Preparatory School is a co-educational independent day school for children aged 3 to 11 years, providing early years, pre-prep, and prep education. Situated in the heart of Henley-on-Thames, the school is housed in a beautiful Victorian townhouse close to the River Thames. The curriculum includes core subjects alongside specialist teaching in French, music, science, drama, and sport. As a Microsoft Showcase School, it focuses on blending nature with a nurturing learning environment to prepare pupils for the transition to selective senior schools.