Pinewood
Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, South East · SN6 8HZ
A prep school with deep roots, Pinewood has been educating children in Shrivenham, Oxfordshire since 1875. It takes boys and girls from ages 3 to 13, with both day and boarding places, and remains intentionally small at around 404 pupils. That scale shows in a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly 7 to 1, well below what most schools manage. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged it excellent for both education quality and personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards.
404
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£28,140
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-13
- Pupils
- 404
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 7
- Location
- Shrivenham, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.pinewoodschool.co.uk/
- Telephone
- 01773 782205
Headteacher
Head Neal Bailey
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Teaching & academics
Small classes and close attention sit at the heart of how Pinewood works, with a ratio of about seven pupils per teacher giving children room to be known well. As a prep school, its focus is on preparing pupils for the move to senior school, and the breadth of scholarship routes - academic, drama, sport, art, music, all-rounder and performing arts - points to a programme that looks well beyond the core subjects. Around 18 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a willingness to work with a range of learning needs.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 17.82%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
The spread of scholarships across drama, music, art, sport and performing arts reflects a school where the wider curriculum carries real weight. Boarding adds another dimension, extending school life beyond the standard day for those families who choose it.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1875
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Pupils are not allowed mobile phones at school
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,180 - £28,140
Means-tested bursaries and support in securing continued financial assistance at linked senior schools
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 25 November 2025
The last word
A long-established prep with very small classes and a clear path on to linked senior schools, suited to families wanting an attentive, all-round start for children up to 13.
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Pinewood 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Pinewood located?
Pinewood is located at Bourton, Swindon, Shrivenham, SN6 8HZ.
What type of school is Pinewood?
Pinewood is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Pinewood?
Pinewood has approximately 404 pupils on roll.
What is Pinewood's inspection rating?
Pinewood is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 25 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.