Swalcliffe Park School Trust
School summary
An independent boarding school for boys near Banbury in Oxfordshire, Swalcliffe Park School Trust is small by any measure, with around 69 pupils on roll and just over half of those in the sixth form. Its size is part of the point: close attention and a settled community sit at the heart of how it works. Ofsted judged the school Outstanding across the board at its most recent inspection, including for leadership and for the sixth form, a consistency that speaks well of its direction under Principal Rob Piner.
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Inspection reports
- Ofsted overall
- Outstanding
- Last inspected
- 20 November 2024
Teaching & academics
Teaching leads to GCSE qualifications, with a substantial sixth form of 37 pupils continuing their studies on site. The Outstanding rating for both leadership and the sixth form suggests a school that knows its purpose and delivers on it with a small, focused cohort.
Principal · Rob Piner
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 37
- Sixth-form Ofsted
- Outstanding
Beyond the classroom
Sport is varied for a school of this scale, spanning football, basketball, volleyball, tennis, hockey, athletics and climbing. The range gives boys plenty of room to find an activity that suits them, whether team-based or more individual.
Main sports
School life & ethos
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 2.74%
- EHC plans
- 97.26%
Schools nearby
Sibford School
Banbury, South East
Bloxham School
Banbury, South East
Tudor Hall School
Banbury, South East
Park School
Oxford, South East
Kitebrook Preparatory School
Moreton-in-Marsh, South East
Kingham Hill School
Chipping Norton, South East
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A small boarding school that has earned an Outstanding judgement at every turn. Families wanting a close-knit, attentive setting for boys will find much to consider here.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.