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Bloxham School is an independent, co-educational boarding and day school for boys and girls aged 11 to 18 situated in north Oxfordshire. We are proud to boast state-of-the-art facilities for academic work, sport, technology, and the arts on a modern, single-site campus. With around 460 students, Bloxham is small enough to ensure that each student receives individual attention, yet large enough to offer every opportunity a school twice its size could deliver. Our flexible approach to boarding responds to the demands of modern family living, with all our students classified as either boarders, day boarders, or day students. Located in the heart of the beautiful Oxfordshire village of Bloxham, Bloxham School is only three miles away from the M40 London to Birmingham motorway. Banbury, just two miles away, has excellent rail connections, with London around 50 minutes by train. We are close to the major London airports as well as to Birmingham International Airport. Bloxham is part of the Woodard Corporation and is a member of the HMC group, which is among the elite independent schools in the UK. Opportunities to shineBloxham School offers your child a safe place to grow with a strong, tight-knit community to support them. Bloxham will help to find what your child is good at, allow them to shine, and celebrate their success. The breadth of our broader curriculum offers over 100 activities, so students can try anything ranging from mainstream sports to minor ones, and from music, drama, and art, to astronomy and Model United Nations. Supporting each individualWith just 460 students, we get to know your child quickly, finding how to encourage and get the best from them. Our students are cared for and nurtured, helping to become well-rounded individuals and the best version of themselves. Flexible provision for boarding recognizes that boarding isn’t for everyone. Whilst we offer full boarding in one of our six houses (four boys and two girls), we additionally offer day boarding, also known as Flexi boarding. This means that two nights boarding is included in fees, with the option to add payable additional two nights each week if, and when, necessary. We also offer a seventh mixed senior house, catering for day students, Stonehill. All students participate in the usual range of inter-house competitions and socials, with the use of a house with study rooms, changing rooms, and lockers until 6 pm. Why is Bloxham right for my child? We’ve tried to distill some of what makes Bloxham unique, but we strongly encourage you to visit the school to find why Bloxham School might be the right school for your child. Here at Bloxham School, we are in the business of educating the whole person, ensuring that our students are equipped for an ever-changing world. We help the young people in our care to become the best they can be, to exceed all expectations, and fully realize their potential. The ethos and purpose of Bloxham are encapsulated in our Mission Statement: "Bloxham is a small school with big ambitions and a strong ethos which aims to prepare young people with the skills they need to successfully take their place as global citizens in an ever-changing world. At Bloxham, the individual matters, and the expectations are that every child will flourish." A Bloxham education aims to develop students by providing them with enriching educational experiences that help them to mature intellectually, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. A balanced curriculum encourages the students to learn to become leaders, develop resilience, become independent and creative thinkers, and foster passions, as well as to be empathetic and compassionate to others. Students will develop well-thought-out core values, be givers rather than just takers, and will achieve their potential in public examinations to open the doors of opportunity beyond the school gates. An education from Bloxham School encapsulates the five following hallmarks: A Passion for Learning: fostering creativity and the capacity for dynamic, independent, and critical thought. A Balanced Curriculum: a challenging academic program, complemented by a broader curriculum that inspires curiosity, rigor, and ambition. A Gold Standard of Pastoral Care: nurturing the well-being of all within the setting of a boarding community. The Development of Character: through the promotion of responsibility, generosity, resilience, and imagination. Christian Values: nurturing a compassionate spirit so that our students become a force for good in an ever-changing world. View full school