Radley College
Abingdon, Oxfordshire, South East · OX14 2HR
A full boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18, Radley College has occupied its Oxfordshire grounds since 1847 and retains a strong Anglican character. With 765 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of around seven to one, classes are small and attention is close. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent overall and excellent for personal development, and all compliance requirements were met. Led by Warden Mr John Moule, it is a sizeable boarding community with a large sixth form of 319.
765
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£60,336
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 13-18
- Pupils
- 765
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 7
- Location
- Abingdon, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.radley.org.uk/
- Telephone
- 01235 543000
Headteacher
Warden Mr John Moule
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
87%
A-level A*-A
61%
A-level A*-B
87%
Teaching & academics
Results are consistently high: 87% of GCSE entries reached grades 9-7, and at A-level 61% of grades were A*-A and 87% A*-B. The sciences, mathematics and further mathematics are popular choices, alongside a broad humanities and classical offering that includes Latin, Classical Greek and History of Art. Pupils can also pursue an EPQ, and SEN support reaches a notably high proportion of the roll, suggesting a school accustomed to helping a wide range of learners.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 319
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 34.78%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport is prominent, with rugby, cricket, athletics and rowing among the main pursuits. Scholarships span academic, art, drama, music, sport and all-rounder routes, signalling real investment in the arts and performance as well as the classroom.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1847
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Monday – Friday: 6-7pm for years 9 and 10; 9pm until bedtime (years 11, 12, 13). Saturday and Sunday: 4pm until bedtime. Years 9, 10 and 11 have to hand in their phone and all devices to their tutor at the end of the day.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £60,336
Funded places programme with sensitivity and thoughtfulness
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 20 January 2026
The last word
A traditional Anglican boys' boarding school with excellent inspection outcomes and a tiny pupil-to-teacher ratio. Day fees reach £60,336, though a thoughtful funded-places programme aims to widen access.
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Radley College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Radley College located?
Radley College is located at Radley, Abingdon, Abingdon, OX14 2HR.
What type of school is Radley College?
Radley College is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Radley College?
Radley College has approximately 765 pupils on roll.
What is Radley College's inspection rating?
Radley College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 20 January 2026.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.