Kingham Hill School
Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, South East · OX7 6TH
A small Protestant-Evangelical boarding and day school set in Chipping Norton, Kingham Hill educates around 290 pupils aged 11 to 18, with a generous pupil-to-teacher ratio of about eight to one. Christian faith sits at the heart of school life, and a high proportion of pupils - close to a quarter - receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a community used to teaching to individual needs. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development in its most recent visit. Parents should note, however, that the same inspection found compliance standards were not met, a matter worth raising directly with the school.
290
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£30,351
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 290
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 8
- Location
- Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- www.kinghamhill.org.uk
- Telephone
- 01608 658999
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Pete Last
Latest results
Attainment 8
34.7
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
31%
A-level A*-A
53%
A-level A*-B
79%
Teaching & academics
Results sit below national benchmarks at GCSE, with an Attainment 8 score of 34.7 against a national average of 46.9 and around 31% of grades at 9-7. Outcomes strengthen markedly in the sixth form, where 53% of A-level entries reach A*-A and 79% reach A*-B across a roll of 84 students. The curriculum is broad, offering GCSEs, A-levels, BTEC and the EPQ, with popular sixth-form choices including Psychology, Mathematics, History and Classical Civilisation. The pattern points to a school where many pupils make their strongest progress in the senior years.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 84
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 23.31%
- EHC plans
- 1.84%
Arts & extracurricular
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is a visible part of the week, with rugby, football, cricket, hockey and tennis among the main offerings. As a boarding school, life extends well beyond the timetable, organised around the house communities where pupils live and study.
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- Protestant/Evangelical
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Pupil use of mobile phones is not permitted during the working day (8.30am to 5pm) and devices must be stored in the storage/charging units provided in the boarding/day houses. In certain circumstances, such as an international boarder needing to contact family in their home country, a pupil may be given permission to use their own mobile device during the school day but permission to do so must be sought from their house parent.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £26,760 - £30,351
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £37,734 - £51,393
- Bursaries up to
- 50% of fees
Means-tested bursaries available
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 19 November 2024
The last word
A faith-centred, small-scale school where the sixth form shines and individual support is clearly valued - though prospective families will want a frank conversation about the unmet compliance finding.
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Kingham Hill School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Kingham Hill School located?
Kingham Hill School is located at Kingham, Chipping Norton, OX7 6TH.
What type of school is Kingham Hill School?
Kingham Hill School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Kingham Hill School?
Kingham Hill School has approximately 290 pupils on roll.
What is Kingham Hill School's inspection rating?
Kingham Hill School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 19 November 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.