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Curriculum British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Taught languages English, French, German, Spanish
Strengths Sport, STEM, Outdoor Education
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
Boundary Oak School is a co-educational day and boarding school in Fareham, Hampshire, for pupils aged 2 to 16. The school is organised into Early Years, Junior School and Senior School, with boarding available for children aged 10 to 16. Its curriculum follows a British pathway: Early Years uses the EYFS, while Senior pupils study towards GCSEs or IGCSEs in Years 10 and 11, usually taking seven to nine subjects. The campus is based at Roche Court on Wickham Road and is set in 30 acres of grounds, which are used for outdoor learning. A distinctive feature is the outdoor programme, covering ecology, horticulture and bushcraft, with activities such as foraging, fire lighting, toolwork and beekeeping. The school also offers STEAM learning through programming, robotics and LEGO education, plus clubs such as debating, dissection, orchestra, creative writing, sports, Minecraft and 3D printing. Boundary Oak joined Globeducate in 2023.
Roche Court, Wickham Rd, Fareham PO17 5BL, United Kingdom
The Essentials
Boundary Oak School has instruction in English.
Location
Boundary Oak School is located at Roche Court, Wickham Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 5BL. The school is based in Hampshire and serves families in the Fareham area, with school transport available through internal minibuses and Xelabus Coaches.
Stages
Boundary Oak is organised into Early Years ages 2–4, Junior School ages 5–11, and Senior School ages 11–16. Boarding is listed separately for pupils aged 10–16.
Type
Boundary Oak is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2–16. Boarding is available for children aged 10–16, including UK, military and international boarders.
Additional learning support
Boundary Oak publishes a SEND Policy and an EAL Policy on its school policies page. Its staff list identifies a SENDCo, Access Arrangements Assessor and Teacher of Functional Skills, as well as a Learning Support Teacher and a Teacher of English as an Additional Language.
Country affiliation
Boundary Oak does not state a formal affiliation with a particular country. It is an independent school in the United Kingdom and is part of Globeducate, an international K–12 education group.
Religious affiliation
The school website does not state a formal religious affiliation.
School day structure
For boarders, the day begins with wake-up at 07:00, and the school day starts at 08:20. Lessons end between 16:00 and 16:30, depending on age group, followed by clubs from 16:30 to 17:30, Big Tea after clubs, prep at 18:30, and lights out between 20:30 and 22:00.
Bus service
Yes, Boundary Oak operates a private school bus system using internal minibuses and Xelabus Coaches. The school publishes bus timetable, route and price information through downloadable guides, including a guide for September 2026 prices. Families can also contact the school office or the dedicated bus email address for transport details.
Fees
Annual tuition at Boundary Oak School ranges from GBP 14,280 to GBP 23,760 for 2026/27.
Boundary Oak School publishes 2026–27 academic fees, valid from September 2026, with VAT added where applicable. Pre-School session fees are GBP 80 per full day, GBP 50 per morning session, and GBP 30 per afternoon session. Parents may claim funded hours for children aged 3 and 4.
Tuition fees Academic fees are GBP 4,760 per term / GBP 14,280 annually for Reception and Levels 1–2; GBP 5,180 per term / GBP 15,540 annually for Level 3; GBP 6,210 per term / GBP 18,630 annually for Level 4; GBP 6,700 per term / GBP 20,100 annually for Level 5; GBP 7,190 per term / GBP 21,570 annually for Level 6; GBP 7,410 per term / GBP 22,230 annually for Levels 7–9; and GBP 7,920 per term / GBP 23,760 annually for Levels 10–11.
Boarding fees Boarding fees are GBP 3,390 per term / GBP 10,170 annually for UK weekly boarding, GBP 66 per night for UK flexi boarding, GBP 4,470 per term / GBP 13,410 annually for UK full boarding, and GBP 5,360 per term / GBP 16,080 annually for international full boarding. Personal accident insurance of GBP 1 million is included in the fees.
Payment terms and options Fees are paid to QV Education Limited through the school’s Metro Bank account, with UK and international bank transfer details published by the school. Boundary Oak offers monthly direct debit payments in advance with a 1% discount, or monthly payments in arrears through School Fee Plan, which carries a charge.
Other costs, refunds and application fees The public fees page does not list application fees, uniform costs or refund terms. The fees page states that additional fees, sibling discounts and Forces Families discounts are included in the downloadable fees sheet.
Academics
Boundary Oak School teaches British Curriculum, Cambridge IGCSE, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE for students aged 2 to 16.
Curriculum
Boundary Oak follows a British curriculum pathway for pupils aged 2–16, starting with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) across Pre-School and Reception. In Junior School, the school broadly follows the National Curriculum for England; Pre-Prep pupils study core English, mathematics and science with class teachers, while history, geography, digital learning, RE and PSHE are taught through cross-curricular topics. From Level 4, class teachers focus on core and humanities subjects, with specialist teaching in French, Spanish, food and nutrition, music, drama, sport and art; from Level 6, pupils are taught by specialist subject teachers across subjects including English, maths, science, computing, art and design, geography, history, music, PE, RE, French and Spanish. In Senior School, all pupils study maths, English and science, alongside languages, humanities, creative arts, outdoor learning and sport. Lower Senior pupils try Spanish, French and German in the first term before choosing a preferred language, while Level 9 pupils study a broad core plus selected subjects and short rotating courses in finance, entrepreneurship, public speaking and photography. In Levels 10–11, pupils complete a two-cycle GCSE or IGCSE programme, usually taking 7–10 subjects, including English language, English literature, mathematics, double or triple science, plus options such as art and design, business studies, citizenship, computer science, design and technology, drama, food preparation and nutrition, French, geography, German, history, ICT, music, examined PE, photography, psychology and Spanish.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Visit the school Families are encouraged to book a personalised visit before applying. The visit lasts around 1.5 hours and includes a tour of the school, time with staff, and a meeting with the Headmistress, Sophie Savage. Boundary Oak welcomes boys and girls from ages 2 to 16, with day places from age 2 rising 3 and boarding from ages 10 to 16.
2. Register After the visit, parents complete the registration form included in the prospective pack. For pupils registering from Reception upwards, Boundary Oak requires a non-refundable registration fee of GBP 180 including VAT, payable by phone or in person at the school office. Main entry points are Pre-School, Reception, Level 3, Level 7 and Level 9, but the school also considers other levels depending on availability.
3. Attend taster days Once the registration fee has been received, the child is invited to attend two full taster days at Boundary Oak. Boarders can stay for one night during their taster days, allowing them to experience the boarding setting before a place is confirmed. The school describes this stage as a chance for pupils to meet teachers, make friends and become familiar with daily school routines.
4. Complete entry assessments Prospective pupils from Level 1 upwards sit English and Mathematics assessments. These assessments are age-appropriate and are used both for entry decisions and to help the school plan support or additional challenge after enrolment. Assessments for Levels 1–3 take place during the taster days, while pupils from Level 4 upwards are invited back for assessments after completing their taster days.
5. Receive the decision and accept the place After the taster days and assessments, Boundary Oak makes an admissions decision and sends the outcome formally in writing. If a place is offered, parents are asked to pay a confirmation deposit of GBP 500 plus VAT, shown by the school as GBP 600. International applicants have additional requirements, including an English test, current and previous school reports, an interview, and a UK-based guardian for overseas pupils.
Scholarships
Boundary Oak offers scholarships from Level 7 upwards, although the school says they are mainly awarded to pupils entering Senior School. Scholarship areas are Academic, Music, Performing and Creative Arts, Sport, and All-Rounder, and pupils who consistently perform at a high level are asked to apply in writing to Mr Joe Davis, Deputy Head, Co-Curricular. Scholars join a dedicated programme with close mentoring, and the school expects scholars to maintain good attendance, make good progress and show exemplary behaviour.
Minimum standards are listed by category. Academic applicants need standardised scores of 125 or more in English or Maths; Music applicants should perform, or be on track to perform, at Grade 6 standard in Senior School and show commitment to music clubs and peripatetic lessons. Sport applicants should play at the equivalent of county level or above and take part in at least one sport outside school; Arts applicants need a portfolio of evidence and significant involvement in performing subjects and school drama clubs. All-Rounder applicants should contribute across school life, perform consistently at a secure level or higher academically, show exemplary behaviour, and reach a high standard in at least two of Sport, Music, Performing Arts or Creative Arts.
Waitlist
Boundary Oak’s website does not publish a detailed waitlist or pool system. The admissions page says applications for levels outside the main entry points are accepted depending on availability, but it does not explain a formal waiting list process, ranking system or admissions pool. For database purposes, this should be recorded as no published waitlist or pool system on the school website.
