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d'Overbroeck's, Oxford

Senior
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 11–19
Boarding school

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.

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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

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Chris Bromham
Pupils:615
LA:Oxfordshire
Phone:01865688600
Address:333 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 7PL
Admissions:Selective
Status:open
Opened:1 September 1977

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.

  • Non-Routine Inspection

    1 May 2025

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  • Routine Inspection

    22 October 2024

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  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    12 October 2021

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  • Regulatory Compliance

    15 November 2017

    PDF
  • Integrated

    15 October 2013

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URN:123318
UKPRN:10001822
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Oxford West and Abingdon
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

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

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Keep up with d'Overbroeck's

Getting There

Bus Stops

Squitchey Lane east (opp)
53m · 1 min walk
Hamilton Road (opp)
127m · 2 min walk
Jackson Road (opp)
341m · 6 min walk
Squitchey Lane west (adj)
352m · 6 min walk
South Parade east (adj)
386m · 6 min walk

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

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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

78%

Available places

615 pupils

785 places

170 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Oxford

High pressure
New homes approved:5,509
Projected new pupils:992

Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oxford

Across Oxfordshire council

Low demand council-wide0.89 applications per place

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

No specialist provision recorded

Pupils by Need Type

No need-level breakdown available

Pupil Demographics

Key Indicators

615

Total Pupils

342

Boys

273

Girls

2026 academic year

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)

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