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Dragon School

Bardwell Road — Located in Oxford city
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Annual Fees$ 17,031 – $ 44,338
Ages4 – 14

Dragon School is an international school in Oxford, United Kingdom. Founded in 1931. It serves 796 students for students aged 4–14. Annual tuition ranges from $17,031 to $44,338 USD.

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Location & Getting There

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Located in Oxford city
Dragon School — Campus
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NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1931
Year Founded
796
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available
Scholarships Available

Key Details

Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Scholarships Available

Merit-based Scholarships

60 Year 2022 leavers awarded academic and specialist scholarships to leading schools including Eton, Winchester, Wycombe Abbey, Radley, Cheltenham Ladies College, St Edward's Oxford, Harrow and Marlborough College. Transformational Bursaries available.

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

The Dragon School inspection found that all relevant Independent School Standards are met across leadership and governance, quality of education, pupils' physical and mental health, social and economic education, and safeguarding. Governors and leaders collaborate effectively to support pupils' academic, emotional and physical needs, with well-planned teaching that stimulates pupil interest and achievement.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Governors and leaders collaborate effectively to promote the school's aims and support the academic, emotional and physical needs of pupils
The curriculum successfully supports pupils' learning across a range of subjects
Well-planned teaching stimulates pupils' interest and pupils benefit from constructive feedback from their teachers
Teachers take account of pupils' individual needs, including those with higher prior attainment and those with special educational needs
Leaders successfully promote a culture based on kindness and respect for others
Pupils develop high levels of self-esteem and emotional literacy
Year 8 pupils achieve success in entry examinations to selective senior schools and many secure scholarships
Boarding provision benefits from leaders' effective strategic oversight
Rigorous approach to all aspects of safeguarding ensures that policies and systems are effective in keeping pupils safe
Areas for Development
Extend the after-school clubs programme for pre-prep pupils so that they have more opportunities to develop their interests, knowledge and skills
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Key facts

Founded
1931
Ages
4–14 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
796
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Dragon School is a co-educational boarding and day school in Oxford for children aged 4-13. It combines outstanding academics with extraordinary extracurricular offerings across sports, music and drama. The school has earned a strong reputation for helping every child discover, explore and develop their individual talents.

School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.

Why Families Choose

  • Strong music and drama with 800+ individual music lessons weekly and 60 ensembles
  • Over 20 sporting activities including sculling, fencing, cricket and equestrianism
  • Discovery and development of individual talents
  • Dragon QUEST enrichment curriculum programme
  • Family-style boarding environment
  • Notable alumni including Sir John Betjeman, Dame Cressida Dick and Tom Hiddleston

Fees & Financials

£4,470 – £11,640 per term (2022/23)

Original currency: £4,470 – £11,640 per term (2022/23).

Student Life

House System

Family-style boarding houses with dedicated houseparents

Facilities & Programmes

Sports
Sculling
Fencing
Football
Golf
Cricket
Equestrianism
Judo
Arts
Music
Drama
Painting
Drawing
Printmaking
Sculpture
Ceramics
Academic
Science Labs
Art Studios
DT Studios
Co-Curricular
Dragon QUEST enrichment programme
Farm visits
Yoga
Film making
Animation
First aid
Debating
Astronomy

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
4 – 14
Student Body
Boarding capacity229

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Awards & Recognition

Alumni include Sir John BetjemanDame Cressida DickTom HiddlestonEmma Watson

Sports Programme

Facilities
ScullingFencingFootballGolfCricketEquestrianismJudo

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Dragon School are £4,470 – £11,640 per term (2022/23) per academic year.