Wychwood School, Oxford
Wychwood School is an independent school for pupils aged 10 to 18 in Oxford. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Wychwood School in detail
Wychwood School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to reflect on three transformative years as Head of Wychwood School, guiding our community through a period of bold change and growth. Since our 125th anniversary in 2022, the vision we shaped together; with the support of everyone involved, has moved from aspiration to reality."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball, rugby, hockey, tennis, athletics and drama.
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 Wychwood School 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 Wychwood School are Dragon School (0.2 miles); St Clare's, Oxford (0.5 miles, selective); Oxford High School GDST (0.5 miles); and St Edward's School (0.8 miles, selective).
Dragon SchoolSt Clare's, OxfordOxford High School GDSTSt Edward's School
Where pupils go next
Of the 14 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 64% went on to university or other higher education and 7% into work.
Who goes there
In 2026, 36 pupils (24%) received SEN support and 2 (1.3%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Oxford Rail Station, about 1 mile away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Park Town (opposite), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Wychwood School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 195 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.
Routine Inspection
21 April 2026
Regulatory Compliance
21 June 2023
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
6 November 2018
Short Visit
5 October 2016
Regulatory Compliance
1 December 2015
Integrated
About
Wychwood School is a co-educational private day and boarding school for pupils aged 11–18, located in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. The school is a member of the Girls' Schools Association and is owned by Albion Schools and Wychwood School Charity Ltd.
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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 Wychwood School 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 Wychwood School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Wychwood School.
- Ultimate Activity Camps at The Dragon School320m away · Not yet graded
- Premier Tennis at Dragon School320m away · Not yet graded
- Sparks Oxford740m away · Not yet graded
- Super Camps At Oxford High School740m away · Not yet graded
- Oxford Summertown Kumon Centre850m away · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
3 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
150 pupils
180 places
30 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
36
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
25.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
150
Total Pupils
39
Boys
111
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Wychwood School
Showing 10 of 11 linked schools
Questions parents ask about Wychwood School
What are GCSE results like at Wychwood School?
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 Wychwood School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Wychwood School last inspected?
Wychwood School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in April 2026.
How many pupils go to Wychwood School?
Wychwood School has around 150 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Wychwood School?
Wychwood 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.
Does Wychwood School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Wychwood School: Ultimate Activity Camps at The Dragon School (320m away, registered, not yet graded), Premier Tennis at Dragon School (320m away, registered, not yet graded) and Sparks Oxford (740m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Wychwood School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 14 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 3 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 Wychwood School?
Wychwood School is at 72-74 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6JR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)