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Swalcliffe Park School Trust

Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East · OX15 5EP

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.

69

Pupils

Outstanding

Ofsted

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Overview & data

Gender
Boys
Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
69
Location
Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, Oxfordshire, South East
Website
https://swalcliffepark.co.uk/

Headteacher

Principal Rob Piner

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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.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils
37

Qualifications offered

GCSE

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
2.74%
EHC plans
97.26%

Sport

Main sports

FootballVolleyballBasketballTennisAthleticsHockeyClimbing

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.

Ethos & heritage

Boarding
Yes

Inspection reports

Ofsted overall
Outstanding
Last inspected
20 November 2024
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The last word

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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Swalcliffe Park School Trust 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Swalcliffe Park School Trust located?

Swalcliffe Park School Trust is located at Swalcliffe, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5EP.

What type of school is Swalcliffe Park School Trust?

Swalcliffe Park School Trust is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.

How many pupils attend Swalcliffe Park School Trust?

Swalcliffe Park School Trust has approximately 69 pupils on roll.

What is Swalcliffe Park School Trust's Ofsted rating?

Swalcliffe Park School Trust was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its inspection on 20 November 2024.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.