Bloxham School
Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East · OX15 4PE
Founded in 1859, Bloxham School is a Church of England boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 19, set in Banbury, Oxfordshire. With 569 pupils and a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of around 12, it offers the intimacy of a medium-sized community alongside the breadth of a school running both GCSEs and a substantial sixth form of 171. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good overall, and singled out its pupils' personal development as excellent. A notably high proportion of pupils, just over 31 per cent, receive SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to working closely with individual learners.
569
Pupils
good
ISI
£26,850
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Pupils
- 569
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 12
- Location
- Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- www.bloxhamschool.com
- Telephone
- 01295 724341
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Paul Sanderson
Latest results
Attainment 8
40.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school's recent headline results sit below national benchmarks, with an Attainment 8 score of 40.6 against a national average of 46.9. Beyond GCSEs in subjects such as the sciences, mathematics, French and design and technology, pupils can progress to A-levels, BTECs and the EPQ, giving routes that suit a range of academic styles. Sixth-form choices span the practical and the traditional, from business, economics and psychology to biology, mathematics, history and English literature.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 171
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 31.48%
- EHC plans
- 0.17%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Beyond the classroom
A wide scholarship programme covering academics, art, design and technology, drama, music and sport points to genuine breadth beyond the classroom. The inspectorate's excellent rating for personal development reflects a school that places real weight on pupils' growth as individuals.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1859
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Students in first to fifth form may use their mobile devices within their boarding houses outside of tutor time, lessons and activities. Boarders' devices are handed in overnight. Sixth form students are responsible for the appropriate use of their mobile devices. Their devices must not be used within public areas of the school and must be turned off during lessons. Sixth form boarders are encouraged to make informed decisions about handing devices overnight.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,850
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £38,850 - £52,950
Means-tested bursaries available for those who require further financial support.
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 12 March 2024
The last word
A medium-sized Anglican boarding school where pastoral care and personal development are the standout strengths, well suited to families seeking a supportive, all-round education rather than chasing league-table positions.
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Bloxham School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bloxham School located?
Bloxham School is located at Bloxham, Banbury, OX15 4PE.
What type of school is Bloxham School?
Bloxham School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Bloxham School?
Bloxham School has approximately 569 pupils on roll.
What is Bloxham School's inspection rating?
Bloxham School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 12 March 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.