Oxford Montessori Schools
Oxford, Oxfordshire · OX3 9UW
Oxford Millwood School (formerly Oxford Montessori School) is a small, therapeutic-leaning all-through independent day school in rural Oxfordshire serving 127 pupils. The school explicitly targets bright pupils who have struggled in traditional settings, offering highly personalised learning pathways, outdoor education, and strong emotional support within a Montessori-influenced framework. It combines developmental child psychology with academic rigour, positioning itself as a 'kinder, more human' alternative to conventional schooling.
- →Explicit focus on pupils who have lost confidence in mainstream environments and need therapeutic redirection
- →Small class sizes and highly personalised learning pathways tailored to individual strengths
- →Rural setting with outdoor learning emphasis and values-driven relational culture
- →Recently achieved an outstanding inspection with rare 'Significant Strength' commendation for pupil nurture
Who thrives here
Bright, curious pupils who have experienced anxiety, burnout, or social-emotional challenges in traditional schooling; children who learn best through Montessori methods, outdoor engagement, and close adult relationships; families valuing holistic development and therapeutic support alongside academic progress.
Strengths at a glance
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At a glance
Contact & visit
Forest Farm, Elsfield
Oxford, Oxfordshire
OX3 9UW
Nearest stations
Recent investment
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Oxford Montessori Schools?
Day fees at Oxford Montessori Schools are approximately £16,500 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Oxford Montessori Schools?
Oxford Montessori Schools admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Oxford Montessori Schools's exam results?
At Oxford Montessori Schools, 27.5% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Oxford Montessori Schools a boarding school?
Oxford Montessori Schools is a day school in Oxford and does not offer boarding.
What is Oxford Montessori Schools's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Oxford Montessori Schools “Excellent” (2020).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Exceptional nurturing environment and therapeutic support for pupils with prior confidence/anxiety issues
✓Small, relational teaching allowing staff to understand each child's individual needs deeply
✓Recent outstanding Ofsted inspection with rare 'Significant Strength' commendation for pupil nurture
✓Successful reconnection of pupils with learning and rediscovery of resilience and capability
✓Values-driven culture and genuine adult-child relationships
Common concerns
!Very small cohort (127 pupils) limits social breadth and specialist facilities/programmes
!Rural setting and day-only model may restrict accessibility and limit extracurricular range
!Limited verifiable data on exam outcomes, university destinations, or long-term pupil progression
!Not yet Ofsted inspected before recent outstanding rating—limited track record of independent scrutiny