New College School
School summary
Tracing its origins to 1379, New College School is a small boys' day school in Oxford educating just 156 pupils from ages 4 to 13. Its compact size lends an intimate character, and the most recent Independent Schools Inspectorate review rated it excellent for both education quality and personal development, with all compliance standards met. More than a fifth of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school willing to look after a range of learning needs. Led by Headmaster Dr Matthew Jenkinson, it offers a traditional preparatory route through to 13.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 October 2025
Teaching & academics
The ISI's top rating of excellent points to strong teaching and high standards across the school. Academic scholarships are available alongside awards for music, sport and all-round ability, rewarding boys who excel in particular areas. With a notable proportion of pupils on SEN support, the small setting allows individual attention.
Headmaster · Dr Matthew Jenkinson
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in music, sport and all-round contribution signal that life here reaches well beyond the classroom. The breadth of these awards reflects a school that values talent on the games field and in the music room as much as in lessons.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1379
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 21.15%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
Boys in older years can bring mobile phones to school, they are held in the office during the school day
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,631 - £27,534
Building a small bursary pot, mainly to help existing pupils whose families hit a problem
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.