d'Overbroeck's Oxford

The school is in Oxford, United Kingdom. It operates across four teaching sites in north Oxford: Senior School, The International School, The Arts Centre, and the purpose-built Sixth Form. The addresses are 333 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7PL; Leckford Road, Oxford OX2 6HX; 111-113 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6JX; Milford House, 1a Mayfield Road, Oxford OX2 7EL.

The school serves learners aged 11 to 18. Senior School is for 11 to 16-year-olds; The International School is for 14 to 16-year-olds; the Sixth Form is for 16 to 18-year-olds.

The school is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school.

More than 40 nationalities represented (The International School hosts students from more than 40 countries).

United Kingdom

The school day runs on weekdays from 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Years 7-11 follow the English National Curriculum, culminating in GCSE exams at 16. Years 7-9 offer a broad and balanced curriculum including maths, English, sciences, geography, history, computing, art and design, music, drama, sport, and religion, ethics and philosophy. In Year 9 students select two languages from French, Spanish, and Latin, or study classical civilisation, while biology, chemistry and physics continue as separate subjects. In Years 10 and 11 pupils study nine GCSE subjects in flexible option groups to shape their pathway to Sixth Form and beyond. In Sixth Form, students typically study three to four A-levels, with the Plus programme providing additional sessions and Admissions Prep supporting applications to competitive degree courses (including Medicine, Law, and selective universities such as Oxford/Cambridge), and a pathway to prepare international students.

GCSE results for 2025 show 50% of all grades at 9-7, with 30% at 9-8, and around a quarter of students achieving at least five GCSEs at 8-9. GCSEs and IGCSEs in 2024 show 98% overall pass rate and 47% of grades 9-7, with about a third of entries achieving 9-8; over 80% achieved 9-6 in Maths and 100% of international students achieved 9-8 in Fine Art. A-Level results in 2024 included an overall pass rate of 99.7% and more than half of grades at A or A.

Many students progress to UK universities, including University College London, Oxford, and the London School of Economics; destinations include other Russell Group universities and leading global institutions.

The Sixth Form offers a Super-curricular programme with Plus sessions in over 20 subjects to extend study beyond A-levels, and Admissions Prep to support applications to competitive degree courses; there is also an Oxbridge-focused programme to help students apply to Oxford or Cambridge.

The school has a comprehensive Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) programme to support students' social, emotional and physical wellbeing and resilience.

The school has a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) policy and a SENDCo who coordinates provision for students with SEND; staff are trained to identify, assess, and provide for needs, with Education Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where applicable; the policy outlines categories of need and appropriate accommodations, including examination access arrangements.

The school has one of the largest English as an Additional Language (EAL) teams in the country; EAL support is integrated into the International School curriculum, with dedicated EAL provision for international students.

The school prioritises mental wellbeing and supports students through its pastoral system and PSHE programme, with Tutor time and health checks helping students manage wellbeing and health.

The school has a safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children policy, and ISI inspection reports are published; safeguarding is a core responsibility for all staff.

1. Make an enquiry. Start your journey by filling in the online enquiry form. The admissions team can answer your questions and provide the information you need. This initial contact starts the admissions journey and helps tailor next steps to your child's age and the programme they would join.

2. Join one of our Open Events. The best way to understand life at d'Overbroeck's is to visit in person or online. We offer several in-person and online Open Events throughout the year. Attending an event gives families the chance to meet staff and learn about entry routes and what to expect next.

3. Send us your application. Ready to apply? Complete our online application form and provide supporting documents. You can start the process by using the Apply Now option. The admissions team reviews the application and outlines the next steps according to the year group.

4. Assessment and interview. After receiving your form and documents, and depending on the year group, you'll be invited to sit an entrance test and attend an interview. Senior School candidates join a group or individual assessment that includes a two-hour cognitive abilities test. International School candidates complete entrance tests and join an online interview. Sixth Form candidates are interviewed by the Sixth Form Leadership Team.

5. Offering your child a place. After assessments and interviews are completed and references are received, a place will be offered. Timings vary; the process can be quick in some cases. Our admissions team will guide you through the next steps.

RECOGNISING OUTSTANDING POTENTIAL. d'Overbroeck's provides a range of scholarships available to prospective students wishing to join us in Year 7, Year 9 or Year 12. Scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional potential and outstanding talent in their respective field. Scholars are expected to lead by example, whether that is through their academic, artistic, sporting or other achievements, and to make a significant positive contribution to the life of the school. The financial value of our scholarships vary and are always offered at the discretion of the school.

SENIOR SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. Our Senior School scholarships include Academic, Art, Drama and Music, and the Dance Academy. The financial value is up to a maximum of 25% of our tuition fees. Academic scholarships require evidence of high academic achievement and include an interview, subject to entrance assessment. Art, Drama and Music scholarships involve portfolios and auditions as described. Music scholarships require performance elements and ensemble participation.

SIXTH FORM SCHOLARSHIPS. Sixth Form scholarships include Academic, Art, Drama, Media, Music, Sport, and the Tennis Academy, with up to 25% of tuition fees. Academic scholarships reward sustained high attainment; portfolios and auditions apply for other categories. Applicants should show commitment to the field and readiness to contribute to school life. The scholarship assessments for Sixth Form are conducted by the admissions team; contact sixthformadmissions@doverbroecks.com for details.

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. Our International School Olympiad scholarships recognise exceptional talent demonstrated through the Olympiad assessments. Olympiad assessments include entrance assessments, a personal statement, a 300-word critical essay, and an interview in Round 1, followed by a task and Q&A in Round 2; the competition is open to specified regions. For more information, contact international@doverbroecks.com.