About
St Edward's School is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 13–18 in Oxford. Its Sixth Form offers A Level and the International Baccalaureate, and it runs its own Pathways & Perspectives courses in the middle years.
Key facts
Source: Read from the school's website
Curriculum
A Level · IB Diploma
Ages
Ages 13–18
Students
800
Type
Local school, international programme
- Founded
- 1863
- Ownership
- Non-profit
- Accreditations
- IB
Fees
Source: Read from the school's website
2026-27 school year
| Grade | Per term |
|---|---|
| Boarding | GBP 20,576 |
| Day | GBP 16,461 |
The school's document lists these amounts per period, so we show them as written.
One-off costs
- Application fee
- GBP 420
- Enrolment fee
- GBP 1,800
- Deposit
- GBP 1,500
As published by the school. Amounts change with the school year and exchange rates; please confirm with the school before applying. Source: school website (checked 2026-10-29)
Admissions
Source: Read from the school's website
- Open days
- 2026-11-07, 2026-11-28
- Scholarships
- Yes
- Sibling discount
- 5% on the fees for the third, and if applicable fourth and fifth, child when three or more children attend at the same time; available from September 2026
- Financial aid
- Yes
Curriculum and academics
Source: Read from the school's website
Curricula, explained
The IB's four programmes
Schools often run only some of the four. Highlighted boxes are the ones this school offers.
- IB PYPNot here
Early years to primary · Ages 3–12
The IB's primary programme. Children learn through questions and units of inquiry rather than separate subjects.
- IB MYPNot here
Middle years (ages 11–16) · Ages 11–16
The IB's middle-years programme: eight subject groups taught with links between them, ending with a personal project.
- IB DP (Diploma)Offered
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's university-entrance qualification — what people usually mean by "the IB". Six subjects plus the Extended Essay, TOK and CAS, scored out of 45.
- IB CP (Career-related)Not here
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–19
The IB's career-related route for the same ages as the DP: at least two DP courses plus a career-related study chosen by the school.
Last two years: DP or CP
A Level
Last 2 years of school · Ages 16–18
The British university-entrance qualification: usually 3–4 subjects studied in depth for two years; UK universities make offers on these grades.
Ages are the usual bands; schools can differ.Curriculum basics guide
Strengths
- Academics
- Performing arts
- Service
- Sport
- Teachers
- 120
Student support
Source: Read from the school's website
- Boarding
- Yes
- School bus
- Yes
Campus and school life
Source: Read from the school's website
Facilities
- Boarding
- Library
Sports
- Rowing
- Football
- Rugby
Arts
- Music
- Dance
- Drama
- Art
After-school activities
- Clubs and Societies
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- CCF
Upcoming events
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