d'Overbroeck's, Oxford
d'Overbroeck's is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Oxford. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
d'Overbroeck's in detail
d'Overbroeck's in its own words
In its own words: "At d’Overbroeck’s, we treat every student as an individual. Immersed in an education as unique as they are, your child will discover their talents, follow their passions, and become a confident, independent learner. Delivered across three main campus sites, our progressive approach carefully blends the highest British academic standards with an emphasis on fun, self-expression, and exhilarating learning experiences."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is a privilege to lead a school that has, for nearly 50 years, built its reputation on individuality, ambition, and care. From the moment you join our community, you'll discover a place where every student is known as an individual, encouraged to embrace their strengths, and supported to pursue their own path."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for d'Overbroeck's can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to d'Overbroeck's are Summer Fields School (0.4 miles, selective); St Edward's School (0.4 miles, selective); St Clare's, Oxford (0.7 miles, selective); and Oxford High School GDST (0.7 miles).
Summer Fields SchoolSt Edward's SchoolSt Clare's, OxfordOxford High School GDST
Where pupils go next
Of the 208 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 61% went on to university or other higher education and 11% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 218 pupils (35.4%) received SEN support and 3 (0.5%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oxford Parkway Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Squitchey Lane east (opposite), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood d'Overbroeck's stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Non-Routine Inspection
1 May 2025
Routine Inspection
22 October 2024
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
12 October 2021
Regulatory Compliance
15 November 2017
Integrated
15 October 2013
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£36,480
about £12,160 a term
From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Oxford - 6 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from d'Overbroeck's
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16 Sep 2026
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16 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 27
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 6
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 22 slight.
6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
78%
Available places
615 pupils
785 places
170 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Oxford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oxford
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
218
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
35.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
615
Total Pupils
342
Boys
273
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about d'Overbroeck's
What are GCSE results like at d'Overbroeck's?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for d'Overbroeck's can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was d'Overbroeck's last inspected?
d'Overbroeck's is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in May 2025.
How many pupils go to d'Overbroeck's?
d'Overbroeck's has around 615 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to d'Overbroeck's?
d'Overbroeck's is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near d'Overbroeck's?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 27 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 22 slight. 6 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 5 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 10 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is d'Overbroeck's?
d'Overbroeck's is at 333 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7PL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)