Chandlings Prep School
Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East · OX1 5ND
Set in Oxford, Chandlings is a small independent prep school for boys and girls aged 2 to 11, with around 264 pupils on roll. Its generous staffing - roughly eight pupils to every teacher - allows close attention to each child, and the Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both quality of education and personal development, with all compliance standards met. Nearly a fifth of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to meeting a range of needs. Day fees run from £18,480 to £23,940 a year.
264
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£23,940
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 2-11
- Pupils
- 264
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- https://chandlings.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01865 730771
Headteacher
Head Adam Mallins
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Teaching & academics
The ISI judged the school excellent across the board, a strong endorsement of its teaching and outcomes. With one teacher to roughly every eight children, lessons can be closely tailored, and the school's track record in supporting pupils who need extra help indicates inclusive provision rather than a narrow academic focus.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.87%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships span academic, English, maths, sport, drama and art, signalling a breadth of opportunity beyond the classroom. The personal development judged excellent by the ISI points to a rounded experience for pupils.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
Mobile phone policy
No children have a mobile phone at school
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £18,480 - £23,940
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent and 25 per cent discount on fees for armed forces
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 June 2023
The last word
A small, highly rated Oxford prep where low class sizes and means-tested bursaries of up to 100 per cent open the door to a wide range of families.
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Chandlings Prep School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Chandlings Prep School located?
Chandlings Prep School is located at Bagley Wood, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5ND.
What type of school is Chandlings Prep School?
Chandlings Prep School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Chandlings Prep School?
Chandlings Prep School has approximately 264 pupils on roll.
What is Chandlings Prep School's inspection rating?
Chandlings Prep School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 20 June 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.