Tudor Hall School
Banbury, Oxfordshire · OX16 9UR
Tudor Hall is a venerable all-girls boarding and day school founded in 1850, set within acres of parkland on the edge of the Cotswolds near Banbury. The school positions itself as an expert in girls' education, emphasizing pastoral care, individual flourishing, and the creation of confident, independent young women in a safe, single-sex environment. With 304 pupils and strong boarding tradition, it combines rural seclusion with accessible proximity to Oxford and London.
- →Established all-girls boarding education with 175-year tradition and strong pastoral emphasis
- →Beautiful rural Oxfordshire setting with acres of parkland, offering security and space away from urban pressures
- →High Performance Learning (HPL) approach combined with focus on individual development and wellbeing
Who thrives here
Girls seeking a nurturing, academically sound environment in a single-sex setting; boarders who value community and pastoral support; pupils who benefit from a structured, pastoral-first approach where individual development is prioritized alongside academic achievement.
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Contact & visit
Wykham Park
Banbury, Oxfordshire
OX16 9UR
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Tudor Hall School?
Day fees at Tudor Hall School are approximately £34,830 per year (2025/26). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into Tudor Hall School?
Tudor Hall School admits pupils at 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Tudor Hall School's exam results?
At Tudor Hall School, 19.4% of A-levels were graded A*–B and 26.9% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Tudor Hall School a boarding school?
Tudor Hall School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is Tudor Hall School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Tudor Hall School “Excellent” (2022).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Empowering, confidence-building pastoral care with focus on individual girl's development
✓Safe, homely all-girls environment where pupils feel secure to be themselves
✓Strong sense of community and belonging, enhanced by boarding tradition
✓Beautiful rural setting that provides sanctuary from pressures while maintaining academic rigour
✓Experienced approach to girls' education with long institutional history
Common concerns
!Rural location may feel isolating for some day pupils; limited local urban amenities
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, limiting independent external validation of provision
!Limited publicly available information on academic outcomes and university destinations