Summer Fields
Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East · OX2 7EN
Founded in 1864, Summer Fields is a small Church of England boys' boarding and day school in Oxford, taking pupils from 4 to 13. With around 321 boys on roll, it offers an intimate prep-school setting where staff can know each child well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate awarded its most recent judgement of "excellent", with the same rating for pupils' personal development and full compliance with regulatory standards. As a prep school, it prepares boys for the next stage, including entry at 11+.
321
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£33,390
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 4-13
- Pupils
- 321
- Location
- Oxford, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- https://www.summerfields.com/
- Telephone
- 01865 454433
Headteacher
Headmaster Mr D Faber
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Teaching & academics
The ISI's "excellent" rating points to consistently high standards across the school. Around 13.4 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, and the school recognises that some boys may need devices as an adjustment for disabilities or SEND. Maclaren Scholarships reward academic and other talent.
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 13.4%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Beyond the classroom
As a boarding community, life extends well beyond the classroom, with boarders cared for in lodges under the supervision of lodge parents. Device rules keep the focus on shared activity: boarders hand in personal devices, and any day boy permitted a phone leaves it at reception during the school day.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1864
- Religious character
- C of E
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
Boarders must leave all personal portable devices in their respective lodges under the care of their lodge parents. Day boys given authorisation to bring mobile phones should leave them in the care of the school secretary in reception for the duration of the school day. School recognises devices may be used for medical purposes or as adjustment for disabilities/SEND.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £18,960 - £33,390
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £47,910
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Means-tested bursaries available; Maclaren Foundation provides transformational bursaries for pupils joining in year 7
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 10 June 2025
The last word
A long-established Oxford prep with an "excellent" inspection record and meaningful financial support, including transformational Maclaren Foundation bursaries for boys joining in Year 7.
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Summer Fields 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Summer Fields located?
Summer Fields is located at Mayfield Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 7EN.
What type of school is Summer Fields?
Summer Fields is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Summer Fields?
Summer Fields has approximately 321 pupils on roll.
What is Summer Fields's inspection rating?
Summer Fields is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 10 June 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.