Chandlings Prep School

A high achiever set in 60 acres of beautiful countryside just outside Oxford, this prep has all the facilities you might expect and more, from a riding school and nine-hole golf course to a ballet studio and pet goats – and it’s a pretty special place to spend the halcyon days of childhood. Chandlings Prep's values are written by the pupils, and head Christine Cook is often seen greeting everyone at the gate – just two examples of the inclusive, pastorally driven care here. You couldn’t get a more bucolic setting for a school than Chandlings, with its Cotswold yell...

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Girl in checked dress and blue cardigan playing a violin outside

Boy and girl black and white costumes eating popcorn in the school play

Boy and girl in red aprons in a food technology class

Girl in a blue cardigan placing an arrow into an archery bow

pupils in red and blue smocks in an art class

Boy in a red polo shirt and navy cap swinging a golf club

Girl in checked dress and blue cardigan with her arms in the air

Senior school destinations

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Scholarships for senior schools

Scholarships

Academic	7	Abingdon, d'Overbroeck's, Our Lady's Abingdon, The Oratory
Music	1	Our Lady's Abingdon
Drama	3	Bloxham, Cranford House, Kingham Hill
Sport	1	Our Lady's Abingdon
Art	1	Our Lady's Abingdon
All Rounder	1	Abingdon School
Other	3	Award for performance at interview - Abingdon School

Fees and bursaries

Day fees per term

Nursery	£4,395
Reception	£5,250
Year 1	£5,295
Year 2	£5,895
Year 3	£5,895
Year 4	£6,495
Year 5	£6,795
Year 6	£6,795

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School Updates

Chandlings Prep Celebrates Diversity on International Day
Chandlings Prep embarked on an incredible journey around the globe during International Day! From Mexico to Japan, the Lantern Hall transformed into a bustling marketplace, with twelve vibrant stalls curated by dedicated parent volunteers.

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Chandlings Champion Inventors
Chandlings Prep children were challenged to design their own incredible inventions having been inspired by the visit of Adam Kay and Henry Pake, author and illustrator of Kay's Incredible Inventions.

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Bonne Année 2024
Chandlings Prep welcomes in the French New Year.

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Adam Kay and Henry Paker Unleash Laughter and Crazy Inventions at Book Event
Adam Kay and Henry Paker combined forces at a hilarious talk for their new book "Kay's Incredible Inventions"

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Chandlings Prep opens newly built Outdoor Classroom
Chandlings opens hand built outdoor classroom highlighting continued commitment to providing a dynamic and enriching learning environment for students.

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Chandlings Prep receives highest grade in ISI inspection
Chandlings Prep has received the top grade possible following the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) recent inspection in June 2023.

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Author and Illustrator Jamie Littler inspires Chandlings Pupils
Jamie Littler introduced Chandlings Prep children to the wonderful fantasy worlds of Frostheart and his brand new series: Arkspire.

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WATCH: Chandlings Prep Outdoors

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See Chandlings in our Town & Country Prep Schools Guide
From bucolic country preps to schools on the edge of buzzy market towns or slap bang in the centre of a city, there are a myriad of prep school options up and down the UK and within a daily minibus-ride of the Big Smoke. Use our guide to help with your search.

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Chandlings Prep School is
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Chandlings Prep Nursery Oxford

Essentials

Address
Bagley Wood, Kennington, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 5ND

Contact
office@chandlingspst.org
01865 730771

Website
chandlingspst.org

ISI Report

Fees

Term Dates

Open Days

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Whole School Open Morning
21 September 2024

Early Years Open Morning
11 December 2024

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