Banbury, Oxfordshire · OX15 4PE
AAB+ A-level
4.8%
9–7 GCSE
34%
Day fees
£28k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Bloxham School is a well-established coeducational boarding and day school in rural Oxfordshire with a reputation for breadth and pastoral care. The school emphasises intellectual development alongside character formation, with a strong commitment to outdoor education and service. Its sizeable pupil body and mixed-ability intake reflect a philosophy of inclusive academic challenge rather than selective exclusivity.
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a structured boarding environment and benefit from outdoor education, expedition culture, and a mixed-ability cohort. Those seeking a well-rounded education with emphasis on character and resilience rather than academic hothouse pressure.
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Bloxham
Banbury, Oxfordshire
OX15 4PE
Nearest stations
William Hague
Former Conservative Party Leader and Foreign Secretary
Nick Clegg
Former Deputy Prime Minister
Day fees at Bloxham School are approximately £27,549 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
Bloxham School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
At Bloxham School, 4.8% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 34% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Bloxham School offers boarding as well as day places.
Frequently praised
✓Genuinely supportive pastoral care and boarding experience; strong sense of community and belonging
✓Outdoor and expedition culture genuinely enriches pupils; tangible character development
✓Mixed-ability entry and inclusive ethos; celebrates breadth rather than pure academic ranking
Common concerns
!Fees and boarding costs substantial; limited transparency on bursary availability relative to perceived need
!Not a feeder school for elite universities in the way some competitors are; Oxbridge entry rates modest