Wychwood School
URN: 123294 • Oxford OX2 6JR
Overview
- Name
- Wychwood School
- URN
- 123294
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jane Evans (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01865557976
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 72-74 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6JR
Summary
Wychwood School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school located in the heart of Oxford, catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 136 pupils and a capacity for 180, the school aims to foster a love for learning through creative and engaging teaching methods. The school's ethos emphasizes individuality, ambition, and resilience, encouraging students to face challenges confidently and develop their unique potential.
The curriculum at Wychwood is multifaceted, offering a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including the performing arts, sports, and sciences. The dedicated staff are committed to nurturing each pupil's interests and skills, providing a supportive environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. The school also offers a boarding option, with weekend activities organized for full boarders to enhance their school experience.
Wychwood's location in Oxford enriches the educational experience, allowing students to engage with the city's cultural and academic resources. The school prides itself on building a strong community where respect and care are paramount, fostering positive relationships among students and staff alike.
The curriculum at Wychwood is multifaceted, offering a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities, including the performing arts, sports, and sciences. The dedicated staff are committed to nurturing each pupil's interests and skills, providing a supportive environment that promotes academic achievement and personal growth. The school also offers a boarding option, with weekend activities organized for full boarders to enhance their school experience.
Wychwood's location in Oxford enriches the educational experience, allowing students to engage with the city's cultural and academic resources. The school prides itself on building a strong community where respect and care are paramount, fostering positive relationships among students and staff alike.
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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
- 10 - 18
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 180
- Pupils
- 136
- Boys
- 20
- Girls
- 116
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1932-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 136 | 20 | 116 | 180 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 127 | 7 | 120 | 180 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 108 | 0 | 108 | 180 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 108 | 0 | 108 | 165 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 105 | 0 | 105 | 165 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 118 | 0 | 118 | 165 |
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