Tudor Hall School
Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East · OX16 9UR
Founded in 1850, Tudor Hall is a small Anglican boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18 near Banbury in Oxfordshire. With around 275 pupils and a pupil-to-teacher ratio of roughly six to one, it offers an unusually intimate setting in which staff can know each girl well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent in both education and personal development, and found all compliance standards met. A notable 38 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, suggesting a school accustomed to tailoring its approach.
275
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£34,830
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 11-18
- Pupils
- 275
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 6
- Location
- Banbury, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- www.tudorhallschool.com
- Telephone
- 01295 263434
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmistress Ms Julie Lodrick
Latest results
Attainment 8
26.6
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
GCSE grade 9-7
41%
A-level A*-A
41%
A-level A*-B
78%
Teaching & academics
At A-level, 41 per cent of entries reach A*-A and 78 per cent reach A*-B, with a broad sixth form of 94 pupils favouring subjects such as Psychology, Mathematics, Geography, Biology and several strands of Art and Design. At GCSE, 41 per cent of grades fall in the 9-7 range, though the published Attainment 8 figure of 26.6 sits well below the national average of 46.9 and the reported grade 5+ in English and Maths is recorded at zero against a national average of 47 per cent, so parents may wish to discuss how these measures are calculated for this cohort. Alongside GCSEs and A-levels, the school offers BTEC qualifications and the EPQ, and creative subjects feature strongly throughout.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 94
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 37.91%
- EHC plans
- 1.08%
Arts & extracurricular
Scholarships
Popular GCSE subjects
Sport
Main sports
Beyond the classroom
Sport has a clear presence, with tennis, netball, swimming, hockey and lacrosse among the main activities. Scholarships in drama and sport, alongside academic awards, point to genuine strength in performance and the arts. As a boarding community, the school structures phone access by age, building independence as girls move up the school.
Ethos & heritage
- Founded
- 1850
- Religious character
- Anglican
- Boarding
- Yes
Mobile phone policy
In years 7-11, pupils do not have access to their mobile phones during the day. In years 12 and 13, pupils are allowed their phones all the time, but must not take them to lessons. All pupils have access to their phones during the evenings, with amount of time increasing with age. Day pupils not allowed to bring phones to school. Robust monitoring systems in place.
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £28,440 - £34,830
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £45,000 - £57,096
Means-tested bursaries to support new and current parents in financial need. Tudor's Making THe Difference campaign aims to offer transformational bursaries for one girl entering year 7 and one entering year 11 every year.
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 11 March 2025
The last word
A small, close-knit girls' boarding school with a strong creative and sporting culture and excellent inspection ratings; worth a candid conversation about its GCSE attainment data before applying.
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Tudor Hall School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Tudor Hall School located?
Tudor Hall School is located at Wykham Park, Banbury, OX16 9UR.
What type of school is Tudor Hall School?
Tudor Hall School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Tudor Hall School?
Tudor Hall School has approximately 275 pupils on roll.
What is Tudor Hall School's inspection rating?
Tudor Hall School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 11 March 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.