St Clare's, Oxford
Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East · OX2 7AL
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.
280
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£30,010
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 15-19
- Pupils
- 280
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15
- Location
- Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- https://stclares.ac.uk/
- Telephone
- 01865 552031
Headteacher
Principal Duncan Reith
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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.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 240
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 17.65%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Sport
Main sports
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.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1953
- Boarding
- Yes
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
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £30,010
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £62,724
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 June 2023
The last word
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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St Clare's, Oxford 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Clare's, Oxford located?
St Clare's, Oxford is located at Oxford, Oxford, OX2 7AL.
What type of school is St Clare's, Oxford?
St Clare's, Oxford is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St Clare's, Oxford?
St Clare's, Oxford has approximately 280 pupils on roll.
What is St Clare's, Oxford's inspection rating?
St Clare's, Oxford is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 14 June 2023.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.