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
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.
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.
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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
- 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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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