St Edward's School and its campus

St Edward's School

St Edward's School

Oxford

St Edward’s School is located in the green north of Oxford—far enough from the hustle and bustle but close enough to fully enjoy the university atmosphere of the city. It offers everything you’d want from a top boarding school: academically strong (with both IB and A-Levels), athletically ambitious, creatively diverse—and refreshingly down-to-earth. The facilities are first-class, the extracurricular program impressively broad, and thanks to its Oxford location, students naturally benefit from the intellectual environment of one of the world’s most famous university cities. No wonder St Edward’s is a popular choice among our students.

Number of students
780
Number of boarders
660
Percentage of international boarders
30%
Average class size
13
Diploma offered
A-level, IB
Closest International Airport
1 Hr
London Heathrow - by car
The rowing

The Details

The Academics

St Edward’s School Oxford is becoming increasingly ambitious academically – as reflected in its very solid 2024 exam results: 46% A grades at A-Level, 60% grades 9–7 at GCSE, and an IB average score of 32 points. Despite this, the school remains true to its friendly, inclusive culture – exactly what many families appreciate: high standards without overwhelming pressure, achievement with heart. The school offers GCSEs, A-Levels, and the IB.

Languages Taught

German, English as a Foreign Language, French, Ancient Greek, Latin and Spanish.

The Boarding

Around 85% of pupils board at the school. The 13 boarding houses – five for girls and eight for boys – are spread across the spacious campus. The accommodations are modern, comfortable, and well maintained. In the lower years, pupils typically share rooms with one or two others, while in the upper years they have single rooms – providing a good balance of community and privacy.

A modern but warm school theatre with two storiesThe theatre

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths

St Edward’s School Oxford is one of the few prestigious boarding schools with a genuine city connection – right in the heart of Oxford! For the pupils, this means cultural highlights, a university atmosphere, and a creative, academic environment right on their doorstep. The school takes full advantage of this location with open eyes and open doors – St Edward’s students actively participate in the life of the university city.

Sport-wise, the school is excellently equipped, particularly strong in rowing, cricket, and golf. The sports facilities are impressive, especially the state-of-the-art sports and fitness centre.

A real highlight is also the extraordinary extracurricular offering. Whether art, music, design, or theatre – creativity is highly valued here. The North Wall Arts Centre on campus houses its own 350-seat theatre, a gallery, and a dance studio. The Ogston Music School features its own concert hall and even a recording studio – a paradise for creative minds.

Weaknesses

A boarding school right in a city like Oxford naturally brings certain temptations—especially for older students. St Edward’s School meets this challenge with clear insight and smart rules.

Location

St Edward’s School is located in the leafy north of the historic university city of Oxford—just about 15 minutes from the city centre.

Closest International Airport
London Heathrow - 55 mins by car
Closest Train Station
Oxford - 10 mins by car
Nearest Cities
Oxford - 15 mins by bus
Our Opinion

A top-notch school without being pretentious.

Our Insider Tip

Exciting for St Edward’s students: an evening visit to the Ashmolean Museum! The world’s oldest university museum regularly hosts special Late-Night Openings.

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