Sandwell Learning Centre
School summary
With just 15 pupils on roll, Sandwell Learning Centre is among the smallest independent schools a family is likely to encounter. Situated near Bampton in Oxfordshire, this fee-paying, mixed day school admits pupils from age 11 and is led by headteacher Mr Andrew Southwell. Its tiny size places it well outside the conventional school model, which may appeal to families seeking a closely supervised, highly individual setting rather than a large institution.
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Teaching & academics
Sandwell Learning Centre offers entry at 11 and operates an 11+ admissions route. As an independent school, it is overseen by the Independent Schools Inspectorate. The very small roll suggests teaching can be tailored closely to individual pupils.
Head · Mr Andrew Southwell
School life & ethos
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A genuinely small independent setting near Bampton, best suited to families looking for individual attention over the scale and breadth of a larger school.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.