St Edward's School is a IB Diploma school in Oxford, United Kingdom. Annual tuition ranges from $48,482 to $60,601 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Fee support and scholarship opportunities are available. Contact Nicola Jones, Registrar at [email protected] for current offers and timelines.
Academic Performance
ISI Inspection Report
The inspection found that St Edward's Prep School meets all regulatory standards. The quality of pupils' academic achievement and personal development are both rated as excellent, with pupils demonstrating outstanding communication skills, excellent progress, and strong spiritual awareness and cultural appreciation.
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About
St Edward's School is an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Oxford, England, for pupils aged 13 to 18, offering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The historic campus on Woodstock Road includes the North Wall Arts Centre, Thames boathouse, playing fields, and modern academic and arts facilities. The school has a strong house system, broad extracurricular programme, and community engagement through Beyond Teddies and local primary school partnerships.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
St Edward's is an independent co-educational boarding and day school in Oxford delivering the IB Diploma Programme. It features the North Wall Arts Centre, Olivier Hall, Thames boathouse, and extensive playing fields. Community engagement is extended through Beyond Teddies and partnerships with local primary schools, with leadership opportunities via Duke of Edinburgh Award and Combined Cadet Force.
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Day pupil (annual) | GBP 38,175~$ 48,323 |
| Full boarding (annual) | GBP 47,718~$ 60,403 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: £38,175 - 47,718. Application fee: $254.
Admissions Process
- 1Pupils are admitted at three entry points: Shell (Year 9, ~140 places), Fourth Form (Year 10, ~20 places), and Sixth Form (Year 12, ~60 places). 2. Entry is via academic entrance examinations; all pupils must be registered to sit admissions tests. Assessment is in two parts. 3. Pupils who meet test and reference criteria are invited to interview. 4. Sixth Form applicants must have a minimum of six GCSEs including three at Grade 7 or above in intended subjects; Grade 8 required for Mathematics or Sciences.
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Boarding Life
Full boarding is available at £15,906 per term. Additional boarding-related charges include house subscriptions, weekend coach services, and international compliance fees billed separately.
The school offers both full boarding and day options. Boarding fees are £15,906 per term. Additional charges include house subscriptions, weekend coach services and international compliance fees billed separately.
Student Life
Pupils are grouped into houses including Apsley, Avenue, Cooper Lodge, Corfe, Cowell's, Field House, Jubilee, Kendall, Mac's, Oakthorpe, Segar's, Sing's and Tilly's. House Reps organise house-specific coffees and events to foster community.
The Uniform Exchange is run by The Friends' Committee and Beyond Teddies to keep uniform costs down and encourage recycling. Shells starting September 2023 must purchase uniform from the new supplier as detailed in the Parents' Handbook.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Mental wellbeing is supported through a wellbeing curriculum.
Safeguarding and first aid training are part of the six-week training for pupils participating in Teddies Collaborates.
Student Demographics
School Background
Registered in England and Wales as a charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered No: 116784; Registered Charity No: 309681.
Church of England