PrepCo-educationalOfsted · Not yet inspected

Carrdus School

· OX17 2BS

Pupils

120

Day fees

£13k

Inspection

Not yet inspected

School website

Carrdus School is a small, day-only preparatory school in rural Oxfordshire serving pupils from age 3 to 11. With a cohort of around 120 pupils, it maintains an intimate community ethos centred on individual attention and broad early-years and primary education. The school has not yet been inspected by Ofsted, positioning it as an emerging independent option in the West Oxfordshire area.

  • →Small, intimate pupil cohort allowing close pastoral care and individualised attention
  • →Broad-based primary curriculum spanning Early Years through to Year 6
  • →Day-only model suited to families seeking local, non-boarding provision

Who thrives here

Families seeking a nurturing, small-scale prep environment where individual progress is prioritised over academic pressure, and who prefer day-only schooling in a rural Oxfordshire setting.

Strengths at a glance

Exam resultsno dataSports30th pctCo-curricularno dataValue vs peers50th pctPastoral & wellbeingno data

Percentiles within UK independent + grammar schools we track.

At a glance

School typePrep · Day
Number of pupils120
Age range3–13
GenderCo-educational
Day fees£12.6k/yr
Settingrural
LocationLocated in OX17 postcode (north Oxfordshire, near Banbury). Rural setting; families likely rely on car or coach transport.

Contact & visit

Overthorpe Hall, Blacklocks Hill, Banbury

OX17 2BS

carrdusschool.com
01295263733
Mrs Samantha Bagshaw, Headteacher

Nearest stations

Banbury20 min

Frequently asked questions

What are the fees at Carrdus School?

Day fees at Carrdus School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25).

How do you get into Carrdus School?

Carrdus School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.

Is Carrdus School a boarding school?

Carrdus School is a day school in England and does not offer boarding.

What parents say

Frequently praised

✓Small, supportive community with strong pastoral care

✓Individualized attention and flexible pacing suited to mixed-ability cohorts

✓Local, rural setting appealing to families valuing traditional prep ethos

Common concerns

!Lack of Ofsted inspection history limits external validation of quality

!Small pupil base may limit scope of facilities and specialist teaching