St Edward's School, Oxford

Representing Excellence in Both A-Levels and IB

As a reputable traditional public school in Oxfordshire, St. Edward's students have consistently demonstrated outstanding academic performance. The school maintains a teacher-student ratio of 1:8, and its small class sizes are taught by highly qualified teachers. Over the years, the majority of GCSE results have achieved A*-B grades. In the pre-university stage, St Edward's offers both A-Level and IB courses, with an impressive track record of A*-A percentages in A-Level exams exceeding 49% over the past six years (2016–2021) and an average IB score of 35 points. Starting in the senior school, St. Edward's identifies high-achieving students aspiring to study at Oxford or Cambridge and provides them with tailored guidance for university entrance. Additionally, being located on the outskirts of Oxford allows the school to regularly invite Oxford University admission officers and scholars to deliver lectures on campus. With strong academic support, many students successfully gain admission to universities in the Russell Group each year.

A Blend of Old and New in Campus Facilities

Being one of the long-established public schools, St. Edward's retains its Victorian-era architecture, exuding the unique and artistic atmosphere of traditional British schools. Modern facilities have also been incorporated around the historic main teaching building and traditional dormitories to meet the modern learning needs of students. For instance, the school invested £7 million in 2017 to construct an International Music school equipped with 20 individual practise rooms, seven ensemble and large rehearsal rooms, a recording studio, and a music library. In recent years, the school has added more advanced facilities for students, including a grand auditorium that accommodates a thousand people and a state-of-the-art multi-purpose library and study centre, providing comprehensive and contemporary amenities.

Cultivating a Campus Culture Emphasising Individual Values

St. Edward's encourages students to look beyond short-term goals and explore their own values and qualities throughout their learning journey, rather than focusing solely on exam results. The school advocates for students to actively try new things, experience them, and reflect on their progress and growth. For instance, students are actively encouraged to participate in community service, the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme, and the Combined Cadet Force, among other extracurricular activities. The school offers diverse choices in art and design subjects such as design, ceramics, art history, and photography, and arranges cultural trips related to art and design. For example, students studying art history have the opportunity to accompany the school on visits to places like Paris and Florence. In terms of subject choices, the school provides a range of social and humanities-related subjects such as ethics, philosophy, politics, and theology, enabling students to fully realise their potential and cultivate a sense of social awareness and self-respect.