St Hugh's School
Oxfordshire · SN7 8PT
St Hugh's is a coeducational prep and senior school in rural Oxfordshire offering day and boarding education from age 3 to 18. The school emphasises a broad, balanced curriculum with strong pastoral care underpinned by traditional values and outdoor education. Its integrated day and boarding provision, combined with specialised academies in swimming and tennis, gives it a distinctive sporty and outdoor-focused character.
- →Boarding option from pre-prep age combined with day flexibility
- →Dedicated St Hugh's Swim School and Tennis Academy offering specialist coaching
- →Strong pastoral care through house system with emphasis on wellbeing
- →Outdoor and forest school provision embedded across the curriculum
- →Rural Oxfordshire setting with integrated senior school progression
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in a traditional, structured environment with strong pastoral oversight; those interested in swimming, tennis, or outdoor pursuits; families seeking boarding flexibility from an early age; children who benefit from a broad, balanced curriculum rather than high-pressure acceleration.
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Contact & visit
Carswell Manor, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
SN7 8PT
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at St Hugh's School?
Day fees at St Hugh's School are approximately £19,500 per year (2024/25). Boarding fees are higher.
How do you get into St Hugh's School?
St Hugh's School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is St Hugh's School a boarding school?
St Hugh's School offers boarding as well as day places.
What is St Hugh's School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated St Hugh's School “Excellent” (2018).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong pastoral care and wellbeing focus
✓Outdoor education and forest school integration valued
✓Specialist swimming and tennis provision
✓Flexible day and boarding options
✓Supportive house system and community feel
Common concerns
!Not yet inspected by Ofsted, so quality assurance unverified by external body
!Rural location may limit ease of access for some families