Bloxham School
URN: 123275 • Banbury OX15 4PE
Overview
- Name
- Bloxham School
- URN
- 123275
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 44.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Paul Sanderson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01295720222
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bloxham, Banbury OX15 4PE
Summary
Bloxham School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school located in Banbury, Oxfordshire, catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 575 pupils and a capacity of 600, the school prides itself on providing a holistic education that nurtures the body, mind, and soul of each student. The school’s ethos emphasizes individual attention, ensuring that every child is known and supported throughout their educational journey.
The curriculum at Bloxham is designed to be balanced and challenging, combining rigorous academic programmes with a broader range of extracurricular activities, including creative arts, outdoor education, and sports. This approach fosters curiosity, resilience, and a sense of responsibility among students, preparing them for future challenges. The school also places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, promoting wellbeing within a supportive boarding community.
Bloxham School is committed to instilling Christian values and encouraging students to develop into compassionate individuals who contribute positively to society. The school actively engages with its community and offers various support initiatives, including scholarships and bursaries, to ensure accessibility for all families.
The curriculum at Bloxham is designed to be balanced and challenging, combining rigorous academic programmes with a broader range of extracurricular activities, including creative arts, outdoor education, and sports. This approach fosters curiosity, resilience, and a sense of responsibility among students, preparing them for future challenges. The school also places a strong emphasis on pastoral care, promoting wellbeing within a supportive boarding community.
Bloxham School is committed to instilling Christian values and encouraging students to develop into compassionate individuals who contribute positively to society. The school actively engages with its community and offers various support initiatives, including scholarships and bursaries, to ensure accessibility for all families.
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Nearby alternatives
- Swalcliffe Park School CIO (73.3)
- Frank Wise School (65.4)
- Al-Madina School (45.2)
- Banbury Pupil Referral Unit (45.2)
- Overthorpe Preparatory School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 575
- Boys
- 334
- Girls
- 241
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1860-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 575 | 334 | 241 | 600 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 560 | 338 | 222 | 600 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 530 | 314 | 216 | 600 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 530 | 314 | 216 | 500 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 491 | 298 | 193 | 500 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 459 | 278 | 181 | 500 | 0.00 |
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