Windrush Valley School
School summary
Windrush Valley School is a small independent prep in Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, taking mixed pupils from ages 3 to 11. With around 105 children on roll, it offers an intimate setting where staff are likely to know every child well. The school is non-denominational and does not offer boarding. Its compact size makes it a good fit for families seeking a close-knit, personal early education before the transition to senior school.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 14 October 2025
Teaching & academics
The Independent Schools Inspectorate judged the school "good" overall at its most recent inspection, with all compliance requirements met. Personal development was rated "excellent", the highest available grade, suggesting the school's strengths extend well beyond the classroom into character, confidence and wellbeing.
Head · Mrs Amanda Douglas
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, non-selective prep where personal development shines and every pupil is known. Worth a look for families wanting a nurturing start in the Chipping Norton area.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.