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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
d'Overbroeck's is a private secondary-stage school in Oxford, Oxfordshire, with a published age range of 11-19.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-19 Sixth form Boarding school
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
d'Overbroeck's
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Boarding ?
- Boarding school
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Likely to meet standards
Overview
Overview
Founded in 1977, d'Overbroeck's combines an informal academic culture with day and boarding routes and an international community in Oxford. The co-educational school serves ages 11 to 19, giving the same community a senior school and Sixth Form while keeping residential options available at different stages.
Years 7 to 11 follow the English National Curriculum across core subjects, humanities, computing, creative subjects and sport. In Year 9, pupils choose languages or classical civilisation and begin separate sciences. GCSE pupils complete nine subjects and a Higher Project Qualification, while the Sixth Form offers 38 A-level subjects, four equivalent courses and an EPQ.
Boarding runs from ages 14 to 16 in the senior school and from 16 to 18 in the Sixth Form. Five houses provide residential and pastoral support, with weekly or termly boarding in the Sixth Form. Day pupils and students from more than 40 countries meet through trips, clubs and the wider life of the school.
Applications are made directly, with senior applicants completing a group or individual assessment that may include a two-hour cognitive abilities test. Sixth-form applicants meet the Sixth Form Leadership Team. Enquiry, an open event, application, assessment and interview form the route, with bursary assistance available for UK-based pupils.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 100% grade 5+ in English and maths and 64.8 Attainment 8
- Sixth form
- Sixth form available with 33% AAB or better.
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Oxfordshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 64.8
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 100%
- EBacc APS
- 5.22
- EBacc entry
- 10.9%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with Oxfordshire and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-19
- Principal
- Mr Patrick Horne
- Pupil roll
- 615 pupils
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- 333 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire
- Postcode
- OX2 7PL
- Area
- Oxfordshire
School leadership
- Principal
- Mr Patrick Horne
School contact
- School phone
- 01865688600
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01865688600
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-19
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- Boarding school
- Day fees
- Senior School to Sixth Form day tuition
- Boarding fees
- Weekly to full boarding, Senior School and Sixth Form
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
Key dates
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Year 9 applications
Now open for September 2027 and 2028 entry
Route: Year 9; entry: September 2027 or September 2028.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 64.8 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 100% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 100% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 5.22 EBacc APS
- A-level results
- 33% AAB or better
- A-level average points
- 45.82 A-level points per entry
Inspection
Inspection
Likely to meet standards
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Non-Routine Inspections 2025 is the latest report listed by ISI. The report says the school was likely to meet the relevant standards for the proposed material change.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does d'Overbroeck's handle admissions?
d'Overbroeck's handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to d'Overbroeck's?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for d'Overbroeck's?
Year 9 applications: Now open for September 2027 and 2028 entry
What does the latest inspection picture look like for d'Overbroeck's?
d'Overbroeck's is currently rated Likely to meet standards.