Best Private Schools in Oxford

Oxford has 11 private schools which take pupils of high school age, some of which also have primary and nursery schools as well. Most of these schools offer both day and boarding places, with a few day-only schools.

Where Schools are Located

Oxford’s private schools are spread across the city centre, Summertown and Park Town. There is also a cluster of schools located in Headington.

School Genders in Oxford

Oxford has a good mix of co-ed and girls-only schools. The only boys-only independent school in Oxford is Magdalen College School (co-ed sixth form).

Oxford Independent School League Table

#9-7(A*/A)%SchoolGenderSchool typeDay feesBoarding
194%Magdalen College SchoolCo-EdDay£30,108N/A
231%Wychwood SchoolCo-EdDay, boarding & flexiN/AN/A
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Best Private Schools by GCSE Results

The top performing schools academically for GCSE are (in order):

#9-7(A*/A)%SchoolGenderSchool typeDay feesBoarding
194%Magdalen College SchoolCo-EdDay£30,108N/A
231%Wychwood SchoolCo-EdDay, boarding & flexiN/AN/A

Best Private Schools by A-Level Results

The top performing schools academically for A-Level are (in order):

#A*/A%SchoolGenderSchool typeDay feesBoarding
170%Oxford International CollegeCo-EdDay & boarding£25,985£63,290
258%Magdalen College SchoolCo-EdDay£30,108N/A
330%Wychwood SchoolCo-EdDay, boarding & flexiN/AN/A
429%EF Academy OxfordCo-EdDay & boardingN/AN/A

Day & Boarding Fees

Day fees

Avg.£29,026
From£25,985
To£30,985

Boarding Fees

Avg.£64,738
From£63,290
To£66,185

Best Co-Ed Schools

Best Co-Ed Schools by GCSE Results

The top performing co-ed schools academically for GCSE are (in order):

#9-7(A*/A)%SchoolGenderSchool typeDay feesBoarding
194%Magdalen College SchoolCo-EdDay£30,108N/A
231%Wychwood SchoolCo-EdDay, boarding & flexiN/AN/A

Best Co-Ed Schools by A-Level Results

The top performing co-ed schools academically for A-Level are (in order):

#A*/A%SchoolGenderSchool typeDay feesBoarding
170%Oxford International CollegeCo-EdDay & boarding£25,985£63,290
258%Magdalen College SchoolCo-EdDay£30,108N/A
330%Wychwood SchoolCo-EdDay, boarding & flexiN/AN/A
429%EF Academy OxfordCo-EdDay & boardingN/AN/A

Co-Ed School Fees

Day fees

Avg.£29,026
From£25,985
To£30,985

Boarding Fees

Avg.£64,738
From£63,290
To£66,185

Oxford Private School Costs (Averages)

No. of Schools 11
Avg Day Fee £29,026
Avg Boarding Fee £64,738
School Fees Comparison Chart£29,026£64,738Overall£0£0Boys£0£0Girls£29,026£64,738Co-Ed
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