d’Overbroeck’s, Oxford
333 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 7PL
Principal: Patrick Horne
Admissions: registrar@doverbroecks.com +44 (0)1865 688600
GENDER/AGES: Boys and girls, 11-18 years
FEES: Years 7-11 (ages 11-16) day £6,650 per term; International School (ages 13-16) full boarding £16,215-£17,055 per term; sixth form day
£8,730 per term, weekly boarding £13,480 per term, full boarding £14,130-£16,930 per term
TYPICAL CLASS SIZE: Senior – 15, sixth form – 11 FAITH: Non-denominational.
ENTRANCE PROCEDURE: Candidates are advised to attend an open day or arrange a private tour of the school. Year 7/9 entry – interview, taster day, assessment; international school entry – interview, assessment and IELTS level; sixth form entry – interview, references, GCSE results (6 x Grade 6 or similar required)
School philosophy: d’Overbroeck’s is built on personal relationships, a lack of stuffiness and a strong belief that every individual lies at the heart of the school. Students are creative, think for themselves, relish stretching the boundaries of their knowledge and do very well academically. It’s a forwardthinking school full of energy, laughter and achievement. There’s an inclusive, collaborative approach with a strong focus on learning being enjoyable as well as successful. Students’ views are valued, while teaching is interactive and motivating in small classes. Students gain confidence by expressing themselves, questioning and being independent thinkers.
Academic record: There’s a broad curriculum in years 7-11, with most international school students taking the one-year IGCSE programme, and a varied range of 35 A-level subjects in sixth form. Subject choices are available in any combination; there are no option blocks. Broad academic enrichment options include the Extended Project Qualification. 66% of students achieved A*/A at A-level in 2022, and 38% achieved grades 9-8 at GCSE.
Extracurricular: There’s a busy co-curricular programme of more than 50 sports and activities across the school. A tennis academy is available to develop exceptional players. The school has strong art, drama and music departments, with a dedicated arts centre for A-level art, photography and textiles, as well as a performing arts collaboration with the Juilliard School.
Notable achievements and alumni: d’Overbroeck’s is in the top 5% of schools in the country for Value Added… The progress students make during their time here exceeds that of most other schools. Students go on to a range of destinations around the world, including Russell Group and Ivy League universities as well as performing and fine arts institutions.