St Hugh's School
Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East · SN7 8PT
A small independent prep school in Oxfordshire, St Hugh's takes pupils from age 3 to 13 and offers both day and boarding places. With around 340 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly seven to one, classes are intimate and individual attention is built into daily life. The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school excellent for both education quality and pupil personal development, and found it fully compliant with regulatory standards. An equestrian focus and a deliberately device-free environment give the school a distinctive character.
340
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£30,966
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-13
- Pupils
- 340
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 7
- Location
- Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- www.st-hughs.co.uk
- Telephone
- 01367 870700
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Mr David Griffiths
Teaching & academics
The exceptionally low pupil-to-teacher ratio of about seven to one allows for close, responsive teaching, and the ISI's top rating for the quality of education reflects this. Nearly a fifth of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school used to adapting to a range of learning needs. Academic scholarships are available at 11+ entry alongside awards in music, art and drama.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 19.57%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Equestrian is the school's headline sport, with scholarships available for talented riders alongside awards in sport, music, drama and art. The no-device policy, with school-supplied technology only for work, points to a culture that prioritises hands-on activity and face-to-face interaction.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
No device school, which includes mobile phones. Devices required for school work are supplied in school.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £17,928 - £30,966
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £34,704 - £37,920
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 4 November 2025
The last word
A small, well-rated prep where tiny class sizes, boarding options and a horse-friendly, screen-free ethos set the tone. It suits families wanting close attention and an unusually distinctive co-curricular life.
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St Hugh's School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is St Hugh's School located?
St Hugh's School is located at Carswell Manor, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, SN7 8PT.
What type of school is St Hugh's School?
St Hugh's School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend St Hugh's School?
St Hugh's School has approximately 340 pupils on roll.
What is St Hugh's School's inspection rating?
St Hugh's School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 4 November 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.