Chandlings Prep

URN: 131981 • Oxford OX1 5ND

Overview

Name
Chandlings Prep
URN
131981
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
42.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Christine Cook (since 2025) , Head
Telephone
01865730771
Website
Visit
Address
Bagley Wood Road, Oxford OX1 5ND

Summary

Chandlings Prep is an independent day school located in Oxfordshire, catering to boys and girls aged 2 to 11. Set within 60 acres of picturesque countryside, just five miles from Oxford, the school offers a nurturing environment that prioritises both academic excellence and pastoral care. With a current enrolment of 297 pupils and a capacity for 460, Chandlings Prep provides a supportive community for young learners.

The curriculum at Chandlings Prep is designed to foster a love of learning, with a strong emphasis on personal development and independence. The school features modern classrooms and specialised facilities for subjects such as Science, Art, Music, Design, and Food Technology. Additionally, extensive sports facilities and outdoor spaces, including a low-ropes course in a bluebell wood, enhance the educational experience.

Chandlings Prep aims to unlock each child's potential through a balanced and engaging school day. The structured approach ensures that children receive the support they need at every stage of their educational journey, from Nursery through to Year 6.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
460
Pupils
297
Boys
186
Girls
111
FSM %
Open date
1999-10-19
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 297 186 111 460
2024-09-11 302 181 121 460
2023-09-11 305 192 113 460 0.00
2022-09-11 305 192 113 460 0.00
2021-09-11 279 165 114 460 0.00
2020-09-11 313 183 130 460 0.00

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