Sandwell Learning Centre
Nr Bampton, Oxfordshire, South East · OX18 2PY
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.
15
Pupils
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Overview & data
- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Pupils
- 15
- Location
- Nr Bampton, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.witherslackgroup.co.uk/our-locations/integrated-therapeutic-provision-learning-centre/sandwell-learning-centre/
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr Andrew Southwell
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- No
The last word
A genuinely small independent setting near Bampton, best suited to families looking for individual attention over the scale and breadth of a larger school.
The Passmate verdict
Sandwell Learning Centre 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Sandwell Learning Centre located?
Sandwell Learning Centre is located at Sandwell Learning Centre, Main Road, Alvescot, Nr Bampton, OX18 2PY.
What type of school is Sandwell Learning Centre?
Sandwell Learning Centre is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Sandwell Learning Centre?
Sandwell Learning Centre has approximately 15 pupils on roll.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.