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Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Cultural and Language, Academic and Intellectual, Leadership and Professional
Stages Secondary School, Sixth Form
Introduction
St Edward's School is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in England for pupils aged 13 to 18, delivering the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. The campus centers around a historic Quad and offers facilities for arts, sport and academics. On-site venues include the Olivier Hall and the Christie Centre, which houses the Roe Reading Room, and the North Wall Arts Centre, used for drama, music and visual arts. The Thames boathouse and playing fields support rowing and traditional sports, complemented by the New Martyrs Sports Pavilion and a strength and conditioning facility. Academic life is supported by modern libraries and study spaces, while Beyond Teddies and partnerships with local primary schools broaden community engagement. Extracurriculars span arts, drama and music through The Martyrs (OSE network) and a programme of clubs including Latin Club. Leadership opportunities include the Duke of Edinburgh Award and the Combined Cadet Force, with the Old St Edwardians network.
St Edward's School has 815 pupils, instruction in English.
Location
St Edward's School is on Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN, England. The campus sits in a North Oxford residential area and includes the North Wall Arts Centre and extensive playing fields. The school is easily accessible by bus and train, with a Park & Ride service stop just outside the School on South Parade.
Stages
There is a Sixth Form within the school, with Lower Sixth pupils. The school operates through the Senior phase up to the Sixth Form.
Type
Independent, co-educational boarding and day school. It offers both boarding and day options for pupils.
Country affiliation
England
Religious affiliation
Church of England
Bus service
The School is easily accessible by bus and train, with a Park & Ride stop outside the School on South Parade.
Fees
Annual tuition at St Edward's School ranges from GBP 38,175 to GBP 47,718 for 2026/27.
Application and registration fees
- Registration (non-refundable): £200. - Acceptance deposit payable on acceptance of a place: £2,000 (additional deposit for families whose normal residence is outside the UK: £16,000). - Where an acceptance deposit is marked refundable, that refundability is handled under the School's terms and conditions and, where published, is listed as refundable.
Tuition fees by year group (per term and per year)
- The School operates with three terms per academic year. Fees are typically published per term and charged across the three terms shown below.
- Many external references also list a single uniform annual figure applied across the senior year groups; where shown for the academic year, a representative annual figure of GBP 47,598 appears in external fee summaries. The School's published termly and annual charges should be used for billing.
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Fees are due in full on the first day of each term. Accounts are invoiced termly.
- Accepted methods for settling invoices: termly direct debit (UK bank accounts only), bank transfer, payment via the School's Advanced Fees Scheme (AFS) for those who wish to pay in advance, or a School Fees Plan (monthly instalments arranged through a third-party provider). Specific arrangements (e.g., instalment options, AFS discounts) are available through the Billing Office. Contact details for the Billing Office are provided in School communications.
Boarding fees and boarding-related charges
- Boarding tuition is included in the full-boarding per-term fee above. Boarding per-term figures shown are GBP 15,906 (see Tuition section). Additional boarding-related charges (for example, house subscriptions, weekend coach services and international-compliance fees) are billed separately as described below.
Other costs and typical additional fees
- Co-curricular and per-term activity charges (examples published): individual music lessons, instrument hire, dance or drama lessons and charges for certain sports or expedition programmes. Example amounts published in fee summaries include: individual music lessons (per course/term) and instrument hire (small per-term charge); rowing and sailing term charges. Specific charges vary by activity and are billed on parents' accounts.
- Miscellaneous regular charges that may appear on termly statements: life membership of the Old Edwardians' Society (spread over a number of terms), house subscriptions (per term), weekend coach services (per journey), international compliance fee for non-UK passport holders (per term), medical insurance scheme (per term), and personal effects insurance (per term). Example published values include: house subscription £20 per term; international compliance fee £80 per term; AXA PPP medical insurance scheme ~£126 per term; personal-effects insurance ~£12 per term.
- Exam, external assessment and optional trip charges: external examination entries, field trips, theatre trips, some course-specific materials and certain optional residential trips may be charged in addition to tuition. Where trips are a compulsory part of a course they are usually included; optional trips are charged separately.
- Uniform and stationery: costs for compulsory school kit, sports kit and some textbooks or revision packs may be additional or factored into term charges depending on the item; occasional re-charges for stationery or specific house items are customary.
Refund information
- Acceptance deposit refundability is governed by the School's terms and conditions. Some published summaries note that an acceptance deposit is refundable under specified conditions; parents should note that exact refund rules are set by the School's entry terms.
- An optional Absence from School Refunds Scheme is available to join on entry; a published example charge for that scheme is 0.55% of the fee (scheme participation and terms apply).
Fee payment options and invoice queries
- Four main payment routes are published: termly direct debit (UK bank accounts only), bank transfer, the Advanced Fees Scheme (AFS) for multi-year prepayment (with a discount), and School Fees Plans that permit monthly instalments through a third-party provider.
- Fees are invoiced termly and must be paid by the first day of term unless an agreed instalment plan is in place. The School's Billing Office handles fee queries and arrangements; contact addresses and phone numbers for billing and accounts are published in School parent materials.
Summary of typical per-term figures (examples used in published summaries)
- Day pupil tuition: GBP 12,725 per term (GBP 38,175 per year). - Full boarding tuition: GBP 15,906 per term (GBP 47,718 per year). - Registration and acceptance deposits and other one-time joining charges are published in School fee summaries (examples given above).
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Wellbeing
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through the new wellbeing curriculum.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and first aid in the workplace are part of the six-week training for pupils participating in Teddies Collaborates.
Admissions
Admissions
1. Pupils are admitted at three entry points: Shell (Year 9) with approximately 140 places, Fourth Form (Year 10) with around 20 places, and Sixth Form (Year 12) with about 60 places. The School aims for pupils to feel at home and to contribute through academics, sport, the arts, community volunteering and involvement in House life and the wider school community. Intake sizes reflect distinct entry points and create opportunities for diverse cohorts. Entry points are aligned with the pupil's age and corresponding year group.
2. Entry to all year groups is via academic entrance examinations. All pupils must be registered to sit the admissions tests. The assessment for all year groups is in two parts. Pupils who meet the test results and reference criteria will be invited to the second stage for interview.
3. The second stage consists of an interview for shortlisted candidates. Shortlisted applicants are invited to interview to assess fit with the academic program and co-curricular life. The interview complements the entrance examination in determining suitability for the School's demanding curriculum. The process moves forward based on performance in both the tests and the interview.
4. Sixth Form applicants must have a minimum of six GCSEs or equivalent, including three at Grade 7 or above in the subjects they intend to study at A Level or Higher Level in the IB. For Mathematics or one or more of the Sciences, Grade 8 is required in those subjects. Additional subject requirements may apply depending on study choices.
5. For information about fee support and scholarship opportunities, contact Nicola Jones, Registrar. You can also call +44 01865 319200. Provide any relevant details about your child's circumstances when you inquire.
FAQs
What are the tuition fees at St Edward's School?
Annual tuition fees range from GBP 38,175 to GBP 47,718 depending on the year group. **Application and registration fees** - Registration (non-refundable): £200. - Acceptance deposit payable on acceptance of a place: £2,000 (additiona
What age range does St Edward's School serve?
The school serves students aged 13 to 18. There is a Sixth Form within the school, with Lower Sixth pupils. The school operates through the Senior phase up to the Sixth Form.
Where is St Edward's School located?
St Edward's School is on Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN, England. The campus sits in a North Oxford residential area and includes the North Wall Arts Centre and extensive playing fields. The school is easily accessible by bus and train, with a Park & Ride service stop just outside the School on Sou
What sports facilities does St Edward's School have?
The school has extensive sports facilities including the New Martyrs Sports Pavilion and a self-contained strength and conditioning facility. There are two astro-turf pitches and all-weather netball and tennis courts. The campus includes multiple sports fields for football, rugby, cricket and other
How do I apply to St Edward's School?
1. Pupils are admitted at three entry points: Shell (Year 9) with approximately 140 places, Fourth Form (Year 10) with around 20 places, and Sixth Form (Year 12) with about 60 places. The School aims for pupils to feel at home and to contribute through academics, sport, the arts, community volunteer
What type of school is St Edward's School?
St Edward's School is a Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding) school with 815 students. Independent, co-educational boarding and day school. It offers both boarding and day options for pupils.
Is there a bus service at St Edward's School?
The School is easily accessible by bus and train, with a Park & Ride stop outside the School on South Parade.
What is the history of St Edward's School?
St Edward's School was founded in 1863. Its origins lie in Victorian religious roots and, through the 20th century, it adapted to democratic, liberal and secular education to form the present-day St Edward's community. The school has weathered the disruptions of two World Wars and evolved in respons
What extracurricular activities are available?
The school has co-curricular Creative activities including Make and Do, Robots Club, Creative Writing, Drama Club, Art Club and Tech Club. These activities foster creativity, collaboration and problem-solving. They run before school, at lunchtime and after school.
