Wychwood School
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How to get into Wychwood School

Independent SchoolOxfordshire, South EastISI: Good

Gender

Mixed

Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio

8:1

Excellent

Founded

1897

Age Range

11–18 years

About Wychwood School

Wychwood School is an independent day and boarding school for girls aged 11 to 18, situated near the centre of Oxford. Founded in 1897, the school is a Christian, non-denominational foundation that warmly welcomes pupils of all faiths. It is administered by trustees and a governing body as an educational trust, and offers both full and flexi boarding on site from the age of 11. The school is committed to providing a well-rounded and happy environment in which young people can develop integrity, a strong sense of self-worth, and independence of thought, alongside the confidence to build fulfilling careers and personal lives. Pupils come from the local area around Oxford, with boarders joining from other parts of the UK and a range of other countries. The school supports pupils with a variety of needs, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities such as dyslexia and dyspraxia, as well as pupils for whom English is an additional language. The curriculum is also adapted for pupils who show particular talents in academic studies and sport.

Fees

Day Fees (per year)

£26,520

Boarding Fees (per year)

£38,295 – £45,660

Leadership

Head

Jane Evans

Chair of Governors

Mrs Deborah Pluck

Ages & Pupils

1118

Age range (years)

136

Total pupils

84

Day pupils

31

Boarders

90

Senior pupils

39

Sixth form

Contact

Qualifications Offered

GCSEA-level

Admissions

Main Entry Points

Year 7Year 12

Open Days

October & April

Scholarships & Bursaries

Scholarship Types

AcademicCreative ArtsDramaMusicSportsRowingAll-rounder (Lee Scholarship)

Exam Results

43%

GCSE Grades 9-7

17%

A-Level A*-A

49%

A-Level A*-B

Curriculum

Modern Foreign Languages

French

Popular A-Level Subjects

EconomicsBiology

Popular GCSE Subjects

English LiteratureEnglish LanguageArt & Design (Fine Art)BiologyChemistryPhysicsDrama & Theatre Studies

Mobile Phone Policy

Mobile phones may be used except during school hours (including registration, assembly, lesson and prep times) and after bedtime. Study (years 12 and 13) are not allowed to use their phones on site at any point during the school day. The school operates a 'see it, hear it, take it' policy for pupils below the study.

ISI Inspection

Good

Academic achievement

Last inspected 21 June 2023

Additional Inspection

Personal Development

Excellent

Compliance

Met
Ratings above are from the Educational Quality Inspection on 6 November 2018. A lighter follow-up inspection has taken place since.

School Profile

School Size
136 pupilsSmall
Pupil-to-Teacher Ratio
8:1Excellent
Boarding
Boarding available
DfE Number
931/6068

Student Demographics

1.47%

EHCP

18.38%

SEN Support

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