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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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Overview & data

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

PsychologyMathematicsGeographyBiologyHistory of ArtArt and Design (Textiles)Art and Design (Photography)Art and Design (Fine Art)

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelBTECEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support
37.91%
EHC plans
1.08%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

AcademicDramaSports

Popular GCSE subjects

Religious StudiesPhysicsGeographyDrama & Theatre StudiesD&T Food TechnologyChemistryBiologyArt & Design (Textiles)Art & Design

Sport

Main sports

TennisNetballSwimmingHockeyLacrosse

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
Read the full inspection report ↗

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.