St Clare's, Oxford
School summary
Founded in 1953, St Clare's, Oxford is an independent boarding and day school built almost entirely around the sixth form. Of its roughly 280 pupils, some 240 are aged 16 to 19, giving the school a markedly older, more focused character than most. With a pupil-to-teacher ratio of about 15 and a strong international flavour, it suits families looking for a stepping stone towards university rather than a conventional all-through education. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent for both education and personal development, and found it met all compliance requirements.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 June 2023
Teaching & academics
St Clare's offers both A-levels and the International Baccalaureate, and the choice of the IB in particular signals an outward-looking, broad academic approach. Around 18 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a notable proportion that points to a school used to working with a range of learning needs. The narrow age range from 15 to 19 means teaching is concentrated on senior and sixth-form study.
Principal · Duncan Reith
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 240
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
Sport runs to football, basketball, volleyball and badminton, reflecting an emphasis on participation and team activity rather than a single dominant code.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1953
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 17.65%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
No specific mobile phone policy. Acceptable and responsible use of IT resources policy covers all technology equipment and internet use, security, plagiarism and protection
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £30,010
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £62,724
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A small, sixth-form-focused school for families who want a serious, internationally minded route to university. Day fees reach around £30,010 and boarding up to £62,724, with means-tested scholarships available.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.