How many private schools are there in Oxford?

There are 16 independent (private) schools in Oxford listed on FindGreatSchools, covering prep, senior and all-through schools. Each listing links to a full profile with pupil numbers, demographics and inspection information where published.

What is the difference between an independent school and a private school?

Nothing — "independent school" and "private school" mean the same thing in the UK: a fee-paying school that operates outside local-authority control. Adding to the confusion, some of the oldest independent schools are traditionally known as "public schools".

Who inspects private schools in Oxford?

Independent schools belonging to the Independent Schools Council are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted, while non-association independent schools are inspected by Ofsted. Where a school has a published Ofsted rating, we show it on its profile.

The best independent & private schools in Oxford

Compare 16 independent and private schools in Oxford: pupil numbers, school profiles and inspection ratings for every fee-paying school in the area.

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The best independent & private schools in Oxford

Chandlings Prep

Cherwell College Oxford

Christ Church Cathedral School

d'Overbroeck's

Dragon School

Emmanuel Christian School

Headington Rye Oxford

Kings Education (Oxford)

Magdalen College School

New College School

Oxford High School GDST

Oxford Montessori Schools

St Clare's, Oxford

St Edward's School

Summer Fields School

Wychwood School

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