Summer Fields School, Oxford
Summer Fields School is an independent school for boys aged 4 to 13 in Oxford. It has a Church of England religious character. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Summer Fields School in detail
Summer Fields School in its own words
In its own words: "We are a boarding and day school for boys aged 4 -13. Set in more than 70 acres of stunning grounds, we are five minutes from the centre of Oxford and about an hour from London."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Summer Fields is a day and boarding school for boys aged 4-13 that prides itself on providing an unparalleled breadth of opportunity to all its pupils which, in turn, leads to exceptional outcomes. The boys are fortunate enough to have access to a 70-acre site set within Oxford, one of Britain's most inspiring cities."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, cricket, tennis, athletics, gymnastics, swimming, cross-country, drama, chess and cooking.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 19 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and an open day on Thursday 3 December 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
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Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Summer Fields School are St Edward's School (0.2 miles, selective); St Clare's, Oxford (0.3 miles, selective); Oxford High School GDST (0.4 miles); and d'Overbroeck's (0.4 miles, selective).
St Edward's SchoolSt Clare's, OxfordOxford High School GDSTd'Overbroeck's
Who goes there
In 2026, 82 pupils (26.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oxford Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Summertown Shops, 140 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Summer Fields School 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 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
10 June 2025
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
14 June 2022
Regulatory Compliance
20 September 2017
Integrated
18 March 2014
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£19,650 to £34,560
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£49,590
| Boarder | £49,590 a year |
| Day pupil | £34,560 a year |
| Reception | £19,650 a year |
| Years 1 & 2 | £22,080 a year |
| Year 3 | £25,500 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
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 3 nearby independent schools
Keep up with Summer Fields School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 40
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 11
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 29 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle.
14 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
80%
Available places
305 pupils
380 places
75 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
82
SEN Support
0
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
305
Total Pupils
305
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Summer Fields School
Questions parents ask about Summer Fields School
When was Summer Fields School last inspected?
Summer Fields School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in June 2025.
How many pupils go to Summer Fields School?
Summer Fields School has around 305 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Summer Fields School?
Summer Fields 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 Summer Fields School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 40 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 11 serious and 29 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 1 on foot and 3 on a bicycle. 14 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 Summer Fields School?
Summer Fields School is at Mayfield Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7EN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)