Kingham Hill School, Chipping Norton
Kingham Hill School is an independent school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Chipping Norton. It has a Protestant/Evangelical religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Kingham Hill School in detail
Kingham Hill School in its own words
In its own words: "Kingham Hill was purposefully founded in 1886 by the Christian philanthropist Charles Edward Baring Young, a man deeply committed to the teachings of the Bible as the inspired Word of God, and the message of hope and salvation found in Jesus Christ."
From the headteacher's welcome: "It is both an honour and a privilege to serve as Head of Dean Close Kingham Hill School. I firmly believe that we are far more than simply a school; we are a close-knit family where community is at the heart of everything we do."
Coming up: an open day on Friday 5 March 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Oxfordshire
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Open days on the school's site (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 Kingham Hill School 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 Kingham Hill School are Kitebrook Preparatory School (3.5 miles) and Windrush Valley School (5.1 miles).
Where pupils go next
Of the 44 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 50% went on to university or other higher education and 9% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 107 pupils (37.4%) received SEN support and 6 (2.1%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kingham Rail Station, about 2.3 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
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.
Routine Inspection
19 November 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
23 May 2024
Non-Routine Inspection
18 September 2023
Short Visit
17 October 2022
Short Visit
27 April 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 September 2021
Short Visit
20 November 2017
Regulatory Compliance
28 June 2017
Integrated
2 December 2014
About
Kingham Hill School is a Christian co-educational private day and boarding school for children aged 11–19, located near the village of Kingham in Oxfordshire. It was founded by local landowner Charles Young in 1886, with buildings designed by the architect William Howard Seth-Smith.
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Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£26,850 to £28,650
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£38,250 to £49,950
| 1 st & 2 nd Forms (Year 7 & 8) Day | £26,850 a year |
| 1 st & 2 nd Forms (Year 7 & 8) Full Boarding | £38,250 a year |
| 3 rd Form to Sixth Form (Year 9-13) Day | £28,650 a year |
| 3 rd Form to Sixth Form (Year 9-13) Full Boarding | £49,950 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Oxfordshire - 18 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Keep up with Kingham Hill School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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
71%
Available places
286 pupils
405 places
119 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Chipping Norton
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chipping Norton
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
107
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
39.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
286
Total Pupils
169
Boys
117
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Kingham Hill School
Questions parents ask about Kingham Hill School
What are GCSE results like at Kingham Hill School?
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 Kingham Hill School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Kingham Hill School last inspected?
Kingham Hill School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
How many pupils go to Kingham Hill School?
Kingham Hill School has around 286 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Kingham Hill School?
Kingham Hill School 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 Kingham Hill School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kingham Hill School?
Kingham Hill School is at Kingham, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, OX7 6TH.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)