How many private schools are there in Oxfordshire?

There are 42 independent (private) schools in Oxfordshire 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 Oxfordshire?

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 Oxfordshire

Compare 42 independent and private schools in Oxfordshire: 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 Oxfordshire

Abingdon School

Bloxham School

Bruern Abbey School

Chandlings Prep

Cherwell College Oxford

Christ Church Cathedral School

Cokethorpe School

Cothill House

Cranford School

d'Overbroeck's

Dragon School

Emmanuel Christian School

Headington Rye Oxford

Kingham Hill School

Kings Education (Oxford)

Kitebrook Preparatory School

Magdalen College School

Moulsford Preparatory School

New College School

Oratory Preparatory School

Oxford High School GDST

Oxford International College

Oxford Montessori Schools

Pinewood School

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