St Edward's School

URN: 123292 • Oxford OX2 7NN

Overview

Name
St Edward's School
URN
123292
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
43.6 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Alastair Chirnside (since 2025) , Warden
Telephone
01865319323
Website
Visit
Address
Woodstock Road, Oxford OX2 7NN

Summary

St Edward's School, located in Oxford, is a co-educational independent school for students aged 13 to 18. Founded in 1863, the school offers both boarding and day options, accommodating over 800 pupils. The ethos of St Edward’s centres on ambition, kindness, and community, aiming to prepare students for prestigious universities while fostering personal growth and social responsibility.

The curriculum at St Edward's is designed to provide a breadth of academic opportunities. In the Shell year, students follow a core curriculum with options for additional subjects, including modern languages and the arts. By Year 10, pupils typically select between eight and twelve GCSEs, along with unique courses developed in collaboration with the University of Buckingham. In the Sixth Form, students can choose to pursue A Levels or the International Baccalaureate, allowing them to tailor their education to their strengths.

The school is set in a spacious 100-acre campus, providing an inspiring environment for academic and extracurricular activities. St Edward's emphasizes community connections through shared experiences, ensuring that students not only excel academically but also engage in sports, arts, and community service.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
13 - 18
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
850
Pupils
813
Boys
451
Girls
362
FSM %
Open date
1910-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 813 451 362 850
2024-09-11 800 441 359 850
2023-09-11 764 452 312 825 0.00
2022-09-11 764 452 312 800 0.00
2021-09-11 733 440 293 770 0.00
2020-09-11 694 418 276 705 0.00

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