List of Independent Schools in Oxfordshire

There are a range of independent schools in Oxfordshire covering mixed schools, schools for boys and schools for girls.

Below you’ll find a list of those private schools that we have included which have entry into year 7 (11 Plus entry).

Oxfordshire Independent Schools accepting entry into year seven

Bloxham School – Banbury – Oxfordshire

Bloxham School is a mixed private school

Bloxham School – 515 pupils

“The individual matters at Bloxham School and the expectation is that every child will flourish. We believe this is a special place in which young people can grow, explore, learn and reach their full potential. Bloxham is small enough to ensure that each student receives individual attention, yet large enough to offer every opportunity a school twice its size could deliver.”

School Website: www.bloxhamschool.com

Exam Format: School’s own and ISEB Common Pretest. This will come in two parts. Part 1 is school’s own and covers:

• English
• Maths

Followed by ISEB Common Pretest which is online and covers:

• English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

d’Ovebroeck’s – Oxford – Oxfordshire

d’Ovebroeck’s is a mixed private school.

d’Ovebroeck’s- 475 pupils.

“North of Oxford city centre, independent day and boarding school for girls and boys aged 11-18 offering students an active approach to learning through comprehensive academic and extracurricular programmes.”

School Website: www.doverbroecks.com

Exam Format – Cognitive Abilities Test (CAT4) – This is online and will cover the following:

• Verbal, Non-Verbal, Spatial and Quantitative Reasoning

Headington School – Oxford – Oxfordshire

Headington School is an all girls private school.

Headington School- 1082 pupils.

“Just one mile from central Oxford and surrounded by its own grounds and playing fields, Headington is a boarding and day school for girls aged 3½-18. Despite the school’s place in the academic first division, their true strength lies in their commitment to the needs of each individual pupil. Whatever your daughter chooses to do in life, they can give her the skills and confidence that she needs to succeed.”

School Website: www.headington.org

Exam Format – School’s own. This will typically cover the following:

• English
• Maths

Magdalen College School – Oxford – Oxfordshire

Magdalen College School is an all boys private school from age 7-14 but a mixed private school from age 15-18.

Magdalen College School- 898 pupils.

“MCS is one of the country’s leading schools. It has twice in recent years been the top boys school in The Times A level league tables and it was The Sunday Times Independent School of the Year, 2008. 41% have been offered Oxbridge places in 2011. MCS has the benefits of the University and city facilities. Sport, Music, Art and Drama are strong. Pastoral care is outstanding.”

School Website: www.mcsoxford.org

Exam Format – School’s own. This will typically cover the following:

• English
• Maths
• Verbal Reasoning

Our Lady’s Abingdon – Abingdon-On-Thames – Oxfordshire

Our Lady’s Abingdon is a mixed private school

Our Lady’s Abingdon – 400 pupils

“Founded in 1860 by the Sisters of Mercy, OLA has been a beacon of Oxfordshire education ever since. We are a small, co-educational, independent day school for pupils aged 7 to 18, offering a highly successful, fun and innovative learning experience within a happy and friendly community. This leads our pupils to achieve some exceptional academic results, guided as they are throughout their time at the school by our caring and dedicated teachers.”

School Website: www.ola.org.uk

Exam Format – Online test. This is taken on a computer and covers:

• Verbal Reasoning
• Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Maths

Oxford High School – Oxford – Oxfordshire

Oxford High School is an all girls private school.

Oxford High School- 871 pupils.

“Oxford High is Oxford’s oldest girls’ school and leads the way in innovative teaching and care of its 900 students aged from 4 to 18. With 1 in 4 regularly going onto Oxbridge and most students receiving the course and destination of their choice, OHS girls leave school full of confidence and self-esteem having benefited from close tutor relationships and a focus on understanding how girls learn and develop. A happy, vibrant, busy place located right in the heart of Oxford.”

School Website: www.oxfordhigh.gdst.net

Exam Format – School’s own. This will typically include the following:

• English
• Maths
• Verbal Reasoning
• Non-Verbal Reasoning

Headington  School – Oxford – Oxfordshire

Headington School is an all girls private school from age 3-18.

Headington School- 1000 pupils.

“Headington supports and inspires girls to achieve their potential in all areas of life, free from prejudice and stereotypes. With fantastic teaching, a huge amount of choice in academic courses and co-curricular options and facilities which are second to none, we will prepare your daughter for her future, whatever it may hold.”

School Website: www.headington.org

Exam Format – School’s own. This will typically cover the following:

• English
• Maths

Preparing for entry into an Independent School

We have developed a section on how to prepare for Independent school exams and how to prepare for Independent School interviews so do please feel free to use these resources if you would like to.

If you are thinking of trying for an Independent School scholarship or bursary then please see our information page on that topic.

Equally, many independent schools publish past papers and we have past papers and sample papers which are useful for preparation in all the core areas:

Free sample 11 Plus English practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Maths practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Verbal Reasoning practice and past papers

Free sample 11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning practice and past papers