St Edward's School

Founded in 1863, St Edward’s School, Oxford is a distinguished co‑educational boarding and day school set within 100 acres of leafy grounds in the heart of Oxford, widely regarded as the educational capital of the world. The School educates just over 800 pupils aged 13 to 18, combining strong academic ambition with an emphasis on personal wellbeing, character development, and social responsibility.Known affectionately as “Teddies”, the School is characterised by a culture of ambition, kindness, and a strong sense of community. St Edward’s prepares pupils not only for entry into the world’s leading universities, but also to thrive as confident, fulfilled, and socially engaged adults.A defining feature of the academic journey at St Edward’s is the breadth of choice available at every stage. In the Shell (Year 9), pupils follow a broad core curriculum alongside options such as Modern Languages, Ancient Greek, Computer Science, Art, Design, and Drama, allowing them to explore their interests and strengths early on. In the Fourth Form (Year 10), most pupils study eight to twelve GCSEs, with the additional opportunity to take up to two bespoke Pathways and Perspectives courses. These innovative courses, developed in partnership with the University of Buckingham, are designed to provide greater academic challenge, foster collaborative learning, and inspire original and independent thinking.In the Sixth Form (Year 12), pupils benefit from a rare level of curricular flexibility, choosing between A Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma, enabling them to pursue the pathway best suited to their academic strengths and future aspirations.