Oxford International College, Oxford
Oxford International College is an independent school for pupils aged 14 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 September 2026.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Oxford International College in detail
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 International College 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 International College are Magdalen College School (0.3 miles); New College School (0.7 miles); Christ Church Cathedral School (0.8 miles); and Headington School Oxford (0.9 miles, selective).
Magdalen College SchoolNew College SchoolChrist Church Cathedral SchoolHeadington School Oxford
Where pupils go next
Of the 173 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 67% went on to university or other higher education.
Who goes there
In 2026, 35 pupils (16.2%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oxford Rail Station, about 1.3 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glebe Street (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 567 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52), as is usual near a town centre.
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. Ofsted last inspected this school in 2 April 2025, before the latest ISI inspection.
At its routine inspection in September 2026, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding. Report
Routine Inspection
15 September 2026
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's April 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Oxford International College has made impressive improvements in creating a safe, supportive environment for its international pupils. The school now provides structured personal development through its life skills programme while maintaining strong academic standards. Staff and leaders work closely together across school and boarding settings to understand and support each pupil's wellbeing and practical needs.
Key Strengths
- Comprehensive overhaul of PSHE and personal development curriculum, now taught to all pupils including sixth form
- Swift and rigorous action to address safeguarding weaknesses, with thorough staff training and transparent reporting procedures
- Improved attendance monitoring systems with real-time tracking and clear accountability
- Enhanced extra-curricular and enrichment opportunities including cultural trips and creative arts programmes
- Effective integration between school and boarding provision with improved communication and shared safeguarding awareness
Areas for Improvement
- Some repetition in PSHE topics across year groups that needs refinement
- Timing of certain life skills topics (such as banking and public transport) not always matching pupils' immediate needs
- Variable quality of tutor time experiences reported by pupils
- Student council impact not always visible to pupils despite increased voice opportunities
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is now effective after previously being judged ineffective - staff have received thorough training, policies are transparent and clearly communicated, and leaders demonstrate astute awareness of risks specific to international students.
Extracurricular Activities
Enrichment weeks with cultural trips to Bath and London, theatre visits, mindfulness activities, science week, neurodiversity week, creative arts programmes
Oxford International College is a boarding and day school that has made significant improvements following previous weaknesses in safeguarding, PSHE education, and leadership oversight. The school now meets all independent school standards and national minimum standards for boarding provision.
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 Oxford International College
Early UCAS Application 2026
2 Oct 2026
Universities Without Borders
1 Oct 2026
Eight Boards One Opponent OICs Chess Challenge
29 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 117
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 27
- Children hurt
- 3
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 117 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 27 serious and 89 slight.
3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
24 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
54%
Available places
216 pupils
400 places
184 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
35
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
16.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
216
Total Pupils
112
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Questions parents ask about Oxford International College
What are GCSE results like at Oxford International College?
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 International College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Oxford International College last inspected?
Oxford International College is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2026. At its routine inspection in September 2026, ISI found that the school meets the Independent School Standards, including those relating to safeguarding.
How many pupils go to Oxford International College?
Oxford International College has around 216 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Oxford International College?
Oxford International College 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 Oxford International College?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 117 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 27 serious and 89 slight. 3 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 24 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 International College?
Oxford International College is at 1-5 London Place, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 1BD.
Sources: Independent Schools Inspectorate; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)