School Spotlights

Chandlings Prep School

Would your children like to ride a pony to start the day? Or visit the vegetable garden to learn about where food comes from? At Chandlings Prep School boys and girls (aged 2 – 11) discover that learning happens everywhere, not just in the classroom. They can learn teambuilding on the bluebell wood rope course, walk pygmy goats, and be creative in the food tech and DT rooms, mini amphitheatre and music suite. Whatever they do, results show that children are happy here, with 100% of our leavers (2022) getting into their first choice of highly acclaimed secondary schools and 27% receiving scholarships. Curious, Creative and Independent is how we would describe children at Chandlings Prep. Come and find out why at our September Open Morning and experience Chandlings in action.

Bagley Wood, Nr. Boars Hill, Oxford, OX1 5ND 01865 730771 (Admissions / Catriona Pitt) www.chandlingspst.org / office@chandlingspst.org Whole School September Open Morning: Saturday 24th September, 10.00am-12.00pm

Cranford House

Cranford House is a warmly welcoming, small co-educational independent day school for pupils aged 3 to 18. Their Nursery, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form departments work in tandem to provide the best possible learning outcomes for each stage of their pupils’ education and a seamless progression throughout their time at school.

Set in beautiful grounds in the heart of Moulsford village, Cranford House are proud to offer their pupils a wealth of opportunities and superb facilities for sport, science, the creative and performing arts, and much more besides.

They are renowned for their strong focus on pastoral care and the positive, supportive relationships between pupils and staff. They are fully committed to ensuring their happy, friendly school is a place that pupils look forward to coming to each day.

As the leading co-educational school in the region, they aim to provide their pupils with a progressive education fit for the 21st century. Pupils leave Cranford House as well-rounded individuals with a host of achievements under their belts.

Willow Court Lane, Moulsford, Oxfordshire, OX10 9HT 01491 651218 www.cranfordhouse.net / admissions@cranfordhouse.net Open Morning: Saturday 8th October, 9.30am – 12.00pm

Our Lady’s Abingdon

We are a small school, big enough to offer a wide range of subjects and activities, but small enough to mean that every child can receive individual attention throughout their time at school, and are given regular opportunities to represent OLA in a wide range of activities. Our teachers ignite pupils with fun and innovative learning, ensuring that they are fully engaged in the academic life thus achieving excellent results.

The co-curricular experience we offer is an essential part of day-to-day school life. All pupils are encouraged to take part in a wide range of confidence- developing activities, including sport, drama, art and music.

Our outstanding highly praised pastoral care is at the centre of everything we do. We see each child as a unique person, with gifts and talents to be nurtured, developing key qualities such as integrity, compassion, co-operation and courage.

Radley Road, Abingdon-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, OX14 3PS 01235 524658 www.ola.org.uk / admissions@ola.org.uk (01235 544808) Whole School Open Morning: Saturday 24th September, 10.00am – 12.30pm

Radley

Radley offers an environment for boys to grow in self-confidence, thrive academically, and make the most of an enormous range of opportunities. The door is open to any talented candidate, regardless of their means or their background and we hope that we will have many applicants who wish to join us in the pursuit of excellence. A Radley education is about independent thought and learning with enthusiasm. It is about cultural awareness and academic ambition. It is about learning to live with others and preparation for the world beyond its gates.

We are looking for boys who have curiosity and aspiration; creativity and critical thought; strength and humility; leadership and collaboration; adaptability and resilience. If you have a talented boy, who excels academically or at music, sport, art or drama then we have bursary support available up to 100% of the fees.

Radley College, Abingdon, Oxfordshire OX14 2HR 01235 543000 www.radley.org.uk / SLL.Langdale@radley.org.uk (Admissions) Open Days: Saturday 1st and 8th October, 10.00am – 1.15pm Sixth Form Open Day: Saturday 8th October, 11.30am – 3.00pm