Radley College is an international school in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. Founded in 1847. It serves 762 students for students aged 13–18.
Explore This School
Location & getting here
Quiet Oxfordshire village setting near historic Oxford, offering a safe countryside environment with excellent access to a major university city and good international transport.
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 60 km | ~88 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| Luton | 64 km | ~93 min | LTN — European and budget carriers |
| Birmingham | 91 km | ~128 min | BHX — Midlands gateway |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
All statutory Independent School Standards are met. The school demonstrates strong leadership, effective teaching, and excellent pastoral care and boarding provision. The main area for development is ensuring teaching consistently meets the needs of all pupils in every lesson.
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| All pupils (Years 9–13) | £20,112 | £60,336 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Support (EAL / learning difficulties) | Per term | £228 |
| CCF equipment & uniform (one-off, Remove year) | Per year | £276 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (6 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Radley College is an independent full boarding school for boys in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, near Oxford. The school emphasizes pursuit of excellence academically and extracurricularly, with a focus on independent thought, cultural awareness, and team sport. It is defined by its caring community and commitment to the core values of kindness, decency, and manners.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13+ | Scholarship pathway (Academic, Art, Drama, Innovation, Music, Sport) or standard entry. Scholarship candidates sit Stage One papers (English, Maths) at current school, then shortlisted candidates attend Stage Two at Radley with written assessments, critical thinking, team building, and interviews. Non-scholarship candidates assessed via Common Entrance. | January–February (Stage One: mid-January; Stage Two: late February) | Summer Term of Year 5 for initial registration; scholarship entry forms available end of June (Year 7); scholarship application deadlines: 14 November 2025 (Academic, Art, Drama), 1 October 2025 (Innovation) |
How to apply
- Register with school by Summer Term of Year 5
- Receive scholarship entry forms from end of June (Year 7)
- Submit scholarship application by deadline
- Sit Stage One assessment (English & Maths at current school, January)
- Shortlisted candidates attend Stage Two assessment at Radley (February) including written tests, interviews, and practical assessments
- Conditional or unconditional offer made; exemption from Common Entrance for strong candidates
What you'll need to submit
- Entry/scholarship application form
- References from current school
- References from external coaches or specialist teachers if applicable
- For Innovation Scholarship: portfolio of personally driven projects
- For Drama Scholarship: prepared monologue (60–90 seconds)
Open events
- Open Day – 25 April 2026, 9:45am–1:30pm
- Open Day – 9 May 2026, 9:45am–1:30pm
- Open Day – 6 June 2026, 9:45am–1:30pm
- Open Day – 13 June 2026, 9:45am–1:30pm
- Personal visits available by arrangement
Scholarships: Academic, Art, Drama, Innovation, Music, and Sport scholarships available at 13+ entry. Scholarships are honorary (no fee remission) but scholarship candidates may apply for means-tested funding via Warden's Award or Radley Keys Award (funded place programme).
Admissions contact: [email protected], 01235 543174, Sophie Langdale (Director of Admissions and Communications)
Detailed 13+ entry pathway provided; early registration (Year 5) strongly encouraged; open days scheduled Summer 2026; fees £20,112/term (2025/26). Content references calculator tool for entry routemap (not shown in crawl). Sixth Form and other entry points mentioned in news content but no detailed admissions process provided.
Why Families Choose
- Full boarding environment
- Caring community
- Pursuit of excellence
- Independent thought
- Cultural awareness
- Team sport
- Rural setting near Oxford
Student Life
Facilities & Programmes
Student Demographics
School Background
Independent
Anglican