Sibford School
School summary
Founded in 1842, Sibford School carries a Quaker heritage that shapes its calm, inclusive ethos, and that spirit is reflected in its notably high level of learning support, with around a third of pupils receiving SEN support. This is a small school of 396 pupils near Banbury in Oxfordshire, spanning ages 3 to 18 and offering both day and boarding places. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent for both education quality and personal development, though it should be noted the inspection found compliance standards not met, an area worth discussing with the school directly. With a modest sixth form of 60 pupils, it suits families seeking individual attention and a values-led environment rather than a large, high-pressure setting.
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Latest results
GCSE grade 9-7
30%
National average 23%
A-level A*-A
41%
National average 28%
A-level A*-B
59%
National average 55%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 1 October 2024
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national averages: 30% of GCSE grades reached 9-7 against a national figure of 23%, and at A-level 41% of entries earned A*-A compared with 28% nationally. Mathematics is a popular choice at both GCSE and A-level, alongside English and Geography. The curriculum is broad, with GCSEs, A-levels, BTECs and the EPQ all on offer, giving pupils both academic and vocational routes.
Languages
Popular GCSE subjects
Head · Rebecca Evans
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 60
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport centres on rugby, netball, football and cricket, and scholarships are available across academic, sports, music, drama and arts disciplines. The breadth of scholarship areas signals genuine investment in the creative and performing arts as well as the classroom.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1842
- Religious character
- Quaker
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 33.84%
- EHC plans
- 1.01%
Mobile phone policy
Key Stage 3: students expected to leave phones at home; if brought, hand in during registration. Key Stage 4: turn phones off and put away during school day.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £14,808 - £23,769
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £34,401 - £46,209
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A small Quaker school where strong learning support and above-average results meet a genuinely individual approach. Parents should weigh the excellent inspection judgements against the noted compliance shortfall.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.