Oxford Montessori Schools, Oxford
Oxford Montessori Schools is an independent school for pupils aged 2 to 17 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 December 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Oxford Montessori Schools in detail
Oxford Montessori Schools in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "At OMS, we believe that every child is unique, capable and full of potential. Our mission is to nurture confident, compassionate and creative learners who are inspired to discover the world around them with joy and purpose."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include yoga, dance, drama, cooking and art.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (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 Montessori Schools 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 Montessori Schools are Summer Fields School (2.4 miles, selective); Oxford High School GDST (2.4 miles); d'Overbroeck's (2.5 miles, selective); and Headington School Oxford (2.5 miles, selective).
Summer Fields SchoolOxford High School GDSTd'Overbroeck'sHeadington School Oxford
Who goes there
In 2026, 28 pupils (22.6%) received SEN support and 43 (34.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Islip Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); 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 12 March 2013, before the latest ISI inspection.
Non-Routine Inspection
8 December 2025
Routine Inspection
20 February 2024
Short Visit
11 January 2023
Short Visit
11 March 2022
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
28 January 2020
Short Visit
24 January 2018
Regulatory Compliance
7 June 2017
About
Oxford Montessori Schools is a group of progressive, co-educational private schools based in and around Oxford in England. Founded in 1990, the Oxford Montessori Schools group is the largest Montessori organisation in Oxfordshire.
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At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
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 Montessori Schools 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
Latest from Oxford Montessori Schools
Celebrating Our New Chapter: Welcome to Oxford Millwood School
7 May 2026
Pupils Go the Extra Mile for Comic Relief
24 Mar 2026
A New Outdoor Classroom Comes to Life
19 Jan 2026
From Oxford Montessori Schools's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Oxford Montessori Schools
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
84%
Available places
124 pupils
147 places
23 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
28
SEN Support
43
EHC Plans
57.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
124
Total Pupils
73
Boys
51
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Oxford Montessori Schools
Questions parents ask about Oxford Montessori Schools
What are GCSE results like at Oxford Montessori Schools?
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 Montessori Schools can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Oxford Montessori Schools last inspected?
Oxford Montessori Schools is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a non-routine inspection in December 2025.
How many pupils go to Oxford Montessori Schools?
Oxford Montessori Schools has around 124 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Oxford Montessori Schools?
Oxford Montessori Schools 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 Montessori Schools?
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 Oxford Montessori Schools?
Oxford Montessori Schools is at Forest Farm, Elsfield, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 9UW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)