Oxford High School GDST, Oxford
Oxford High School GDST is an independent school for girls aged 4 to 19 in Oxford. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oxford High School GDST in detail
Oxford High School GDST in its own words
In its own words: "At Oxford High School GDST we don’t just educate, we ignite. This is not a place that shapes young women, it’s a place that enables them to shape themselves. For 150 years, we’ve stood for something more than academic excellence."
Coming up: an open day on Wednesday 4 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Oxfordshire
Vision and values (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 Oxford High School GDST 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 Oxford High School GDST are St Clare's, Oxford (0.2 miles, selective); Summer Fields School (0.4 miles, selective); Dragon School (0.4 miles); and St Edward's School (0.4 miles, selective).
St Clare's, OxfordSummer Fields SchoolDragon SchoolSt Edward's School
Where pupils go next
Of the 85 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 77% went on to university or other higher education and 8% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 200 pupils (26.5%) received SEN support and 3 (0.4%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oxford Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Cherwell School (outside), 190 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Oxford High School GDST 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.
Routine Inspection
27 January 2026
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
14 March 2023
Regulatory Compliance
6 February 2019
Integrated
19 January 2016
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£13,680 to £24,444
depending on year group
| Reception per term | £13,680 a year |
| Years 1 & 2 per term | £16,071 a year |
| Years 3 & 4 per term | £18,351 a year |
| Years 5 & 6 per term | £18,534 a year |
| Years 7 to 11 per term | £24,444 a year |
| Years 12 & 13 per term | £24,444 a year |
Including VAT. 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
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
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 Oxford High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby all-through schools
Keep up with Oxford High School GDST
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Oxford High School GDST.
- Super Camps At Oxford High SchoolAt the school · Not yet graded
- Sparks OxfordAt the school · Not yet graded
- Oxford Summertown Kumon Centre160m away · Not yet graded
- Active Camps at Summer Fields570m away · Not yet graded
- Ultimate Activity Camps at The Dragon School650m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Tennis at Dragon School650m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 20
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 6
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 14 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
5 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
83%
Available places
756 pupils
906 places
150 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
200
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
26.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
756
Total Pupils
0
Boys
756
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Oxford High School GDST
What are GCSE results like at Oxford High School GDST?
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 Oxford High School GDST can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Oxford High School GDST last inspected?
Oxford High School GDST is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in January 2026.
How many pupils go to Oxford High School GDST?
Oxford High School GDST has around 756 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Oxford High School GDST?
Oxford High School GDST 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.
Does Oxford High School GDST have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs at the school: Super Camps At Oxford High School (registered, not yet graded) and Sparks Oxford (registered, not yet graded). There are 4 more within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Oxford High School GDST?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 20 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 6 serious and 14 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot, 1 on a bicycle and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 5 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 Oxford High School GDST?
Oxford High School GDST is at Belbroughton Road, Oxford, OX2 6XA.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)