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Kitebrook Preparatory School, Moreton-in-Marsh

Independent
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 3–13
Boarding school

Kitebrook Preparatory School is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 13 in Moreton-in-Marsh. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.

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Data last updated 26 Oct 2026

Kitebrook Preparatory School in detail

Kitebrook Preparatory School in its own words

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Kitebrook, a school where education is measured not just in academic achievements, but in muddy boots, laughter, confidence, and the genuine joy of childhood. As Head , it is a privilege to lead a community that firmly believes school should be an adventure."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, basketball, swimming and cross-country.

Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)

Source: The school's own website

Who goes there

In 2026, 52 pupils (15.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

Getting there

The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kitebrook Farm (opposite), 190 metres away.

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 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:Ms Christine Cook
Pupils:343
LA:Oxfordshire
Phone:01608674350
Address:Kitebrook House, Little Compton, Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 0RP
Admissions:Non-selective
Status:open
Opened:26 November 1999

ISI Inspection Reports

Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 18 February 2011, before the latest ISI inspection.

  • Routine Inspection

    24 March 2026

    PDF
  • Non-Routine Inspection

    8 July 2024

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    1 February 2023

    PDF
  • Educational Quality / Focused Compliance

    29 January 2019

    PDF
  • Regulatory Compliance

    1 March 2016

    PDF
  • Integrated

    22 January 2013

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URN:132013
UKPRN:10043895
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Banbury
Urban/Rural:Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Keep up with Kitebrook Preparatory School

Getting There

Bus Stops

Kitebrook Farm (Opp)
194m · 3 min walk

Safety and surroundings

Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)

Collisions
1
Fatal
0
Serious
1
Children hurt
0

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.

No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.

0 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

91%

Near capacity

343 pupils

375 places

32 spare places

as recorded on GIAS

Area Demand Pressure - Moreton-in-Marsh

Low pressure
New homes approved:186
Projected new pupils:33

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

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.

Inspection History(3)

18 February 2011
12 May 2010
14 March 2007

SEND & SEN Provision

SEN Overview

52

SEN Support

0

EHC Plans

15.2%

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

343

Total Pupils

161

Boys

182

Girls

2026 academic year

Questions parents ask about Kitebrook Preparatory School

When was Kitebrook Preparatory School last inspected?

Kitebrook Preparatory School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in March 2026.

How many pupils go to Kitebrook Preparatory School?

Kitebrook Preparatory School has around 343 pupils on roll.

How do I apply to Kitebrook Preparatory School?

Kitebrook Preparatory 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 Kitebrook Preparatory School?

Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Kitebrook Preparatory School?

Kitebrook Preparatory School is at Kitebrook House, Little Compton, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0RP.

Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)

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