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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Staff and Governors (governance)
- Events at the Olivier (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Community and Connection: Our Mobile Phone Policy (other)
- Reports and Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Dates (other)
- International Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policies and Notices (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Chilworth House School (65.5)
- Include - Oxfordshire (61.3)
- Oxford Brookes University (60.2)
- The Iffley Academy (59.9)
- Northern House Academy (59.4)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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