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Kingham Hill School

Kingham — Short train rides to Oxford, Worcester and Evesham; London Paddington 90 minutes
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Annual Fees$ 47,922 – $ 65,268
Ages11 – 18

Kingham Hill School is a GCSE / A-Level school in Chipping Norton, United Kingdom. Founded in 1930. It serves 326 students for students aged 11–18. Annual tuition ranges from $47,922 to $65,268 USD.

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Location & Getting There

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Short train rides to Oxford, Worcester and Evesham; London Paddington 90 minutes

NanaSays Scorecard

Est. 1930
Year Founded
326
Students Enrolled
Boarding Available

Key Details

Curricula Offered
GCSEYes
A-LevelYes
Accreditations
BSA
Languages of Instruction
English

Academic Performance

Standards Met
ISI

ISI Inspection Report

The inspection confirmed that all Independent School Standards are met across five regulatory areas. The school demonstrates strong leadership, effective pupil wellbeing and pastoral care, good academic outcomes for most pupils, well-organized boarding provision, and comprehensive safeguarding arrangements. The main recommendation is to improve consistency in pupil progress tracking systems to ensure learning is systematically matched to all pupils' needs.

ISI Standards
Met
Key Strengths
Leaders maintain pupils' wellbeing effectively and create a secure environment in which pupils flourish
Pupils with SEND are well provided for by suitably trained staff, who give carefully targeted support
Pupils who speak English as an additional language make good progress in developing their fluency in English
The extensive programme of co-curricular activities enhances pupils' learning and provides opportunities for them to acquire new interests and skills
The small boarding houses enable house parents to know pupils well. Boarders feel secure, happy and cared for
Knowledgeable teachers are aware of pupils' individual strengths and weaknesses and adapt learning carefully
Diverse cultures are celebrated and the school values and ethos support the development of a tolerant and inclusive society
Areas for Development
Reduce inconsistencies in the effectiveness of tracking pupils' progress across subjects, so that learning is systematically well matched to needs and supports all pupils to make the progress they should
View Full ISI Report (2024-11-19)

Key facts

Founded
1930
Ages
11–18 (Co-ed)
Pupils on roll
326
Inspectorate
ISI

About

Kingham Hill School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for ages 11-18 set in 105 acres of Cotswold countryside. The school emphasizes individual development through its Equipped to Flourish programme and achieves strong academic results, with the majority of Sixth Form leavers securing Russell Group destinations.

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

Why Families Choose

Outstanding countryside setting with excellent transport links (short train to Oxford, 90 minutes to London), top 5% nationally for value-added, strong individual focus, Equipped to Flourish character development, eleven-house family system

University Destinations

Russell Group universities

Fees & Financials

from £12,578 to £17,131 per term

Original currency: from £12,578 to £17,131 per term.

Student Life

House System

Eleven houses (four Day Houses, seven Boarding Houses) acting as extended families with social lounges, games rooms, and quiet rooms.

Facilities & Programmes

Co-Curricular
Wide variety of clubs and activities

Student Demographics

School Type
co-ed
Age Range
1118
Student Body
Boarding capacity129

School Background

Governance & Ownership

Independent

Religious Affiliation

Protestant/Evangelical

Awards & Recognition

Consistently in the top 5% nationally for value-added

Frequently Asked Questions

The annual fees at Kingham Hill School are from £12,578 to £17,131 per term per academic year.