Patrick Horne
Principal
Welcome to d'Overbroeck's, a leading independent day and boarding school in Oxford, UK. We teach students aged 11-18 across our three school sites: Years 7-11, The International School, and the Sixth Form.
At d’Overbroeck’s, we treat every student as an individual. Immersed in an education as unique as they are, your child will discover their talents, follow their passions, and become a confident, independent learner.
Delivered across three main campus sites, our progressive approach carefully blends the highest British academic standards with an emphasis on fun, self-expression, and exhilarating learning experiences. Our relaxed and inclusive environment is a place where every student can truly be themselves, too.
Combined, this lays the foundations for your child to achieve more than they ever thought possible, including impressive GCSE and A-level results that open doors to the UK’s top universities.
We have organised the information available for this school into 10 sections and 29 questions. Click or tap on the name of each section to read more.
|
Number of students
|
625
|
|
Number of nationalities represented in the school
|
45
|
|
Most common nationality
|
British
|
|
Ratio of local students to international students
|
50/50 across the whole school
|
|
Native English speaking teachers
|
Yes
|
|
Language support for students not fluent in English
|
English as an Additional Language (EAL) programme
|
|
Additional language classes offered by the school
|
French, Spanish, Classical Greek, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Russian.
|
|
Max. number of students per class
|
15
|
|
Average number of students per class
|
11
|
|
Does the school employ teaching assistants?
|
Yes - Director of Studies
|
|
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures)
|
Yes
|
|
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion?
|
Yes, but the school itself is not affiliated with any particular religion. d'Overbroeck's is a non-denominational and inclusive school
|
|
External examinations or assessments available
|
GCSE, IGCSE, A Levels
|
|
Do teachers assign homework to their students?
|
Yes
|
|
Entry evaluation for students
|
Most students will sit an assessment as part of d'Overbroeck's admissions process. Your child will also be invited to an interview.
|
|
Waiting list
|
In some year groups there might be a waiting list.
|
|
Deadline for registration (new academic year)
|
We do not have set deadlines.
|
|
Students can join after academic year begins
|
Yes, however, this can depend on the entry year group.
|
|
Supervised care before/after school
|
Yes, dependent on year group.
|
|
School bus service available
|
Yes
|
|
School provided lunches
|
Yes
|
|
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc)
|
Yes
|
|
Uniform required
|
Senior & International Campus - yes, students wear a branded polo shirt or sweatshirt.
Sixth Form - no, they don’t. d’Overbroeck’s embraces informality, which means your child can wear the clothes they feel most comfortable in.
|
|
Facilities at the school
|
- Boarding facilities
- A specialist Arts Centre for fine art, 3D art, photography, and textiles.
- Cohen Hall, a multi-purpose, 200-seat venue with professional sound and lighting.
- Custom-built Sixth Form centre, designed to offer an outstanding 21st century education.
- Music suite with a recording studio.
|
|
Sports facilities at the school
|
- Access to world-class sports facilities through our partnership with the University of Oxford.
|
|
Grades/ages available for boarding
|
D'Overbroeck's offers boarding for 13 to 16-year-olds at d'Overbroeck's Senior & International and 16 to 18-year-olds in our Sixth Form.
|
|
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school
|
D'Overbroeck's Oxford is a high-achieving day and boarding school for 11 to 18-year-olds. Across three sites in Oxford – Senior School, International School, and Sixth Form – world-class teachers deliver a progressive education that empowers its students to flourish personally and academically.
As a school, d'Overbroeck's is also part of the Nord Anglia Education global family, which brings many benefits. These include access to world-leading education technology and award-winning teacher training programmes, as well as exclusive collaborations with The Juilliard School and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
|
|
Teaching approach of the school
|
D'Overbroeck's treats every student as an individual. Immersed in an education as unique as they are, your child will discover their talents, follow their passions, and become a confident, independent learner.
Delivered across three main campus sites, its progressive approach carefully blends the highest British academic standards with an emphasis on fun, self-expression, and exhilarating learning experiences. d'Overbroeck's relaxed and inclusive environment is a place where every student can truly be themselves, too.
Combined, this lays the foundations for your child to achieve more than they ever thought possible, including impressive GCSE and A-level results that open doors to the UK’s top universities.
At d'Overbroeck's International, the school offers a choice of five programmes, which have been carefully curated to meet the individual needs, entry points, and backgrounds of our overseas students.
|
International School | Ages 13 to 16
Offering choice, the highest teaching standards, and exceptional English as an Additional Language support, d'Overbroeck's International is the perfect introduction to the British education system. Alongside a traditional two-year IGCSE programme, we offer four flexible options: the one-year IGCSE, 4 or 5-term IGCSE, UK Study Abroad, and The Discovery Years. In an academically challenging yet nurturing environment, our students’ individual talents flourish.
Flexibility is at the heart of each pathway. This ensures high-performing students are stretched and challenged at the right level, and every child receives the support they need. It also means we can tailor learning to the individual – for example, if a student plans to return to their home country’s education system after studying at d’Overbroeck’s.
Senior School | Ages 11 to 16
One of the leading independent secondary schools in England, we offer a challenging and engaging Years 7-11 curriculum that stretches our students academically and personally. At Key Stage 4, your child will specialise in their chosen GCSE subjects, creating their own pathway to Sixth Form, university, and beyond.
In a relaxed yet ambitious environment, subject specialists deliver a broad academic programme that encourages our students to be curious, think outside the box, and push the boundaries. Challenging, engaging, and packed with outstanding learning experiences, our Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 curriculum provide a balanced education that prepares our students for A-levels.
Sixth Form | Ages 16 to 18
At d’Overbroeck’s Sixth Form school in Oxford, we offer an unparalleled choice of 37 A-level subjects. These can be studied in any combination, enabling each student to follow the pathway that best suits their talents, passions, and aspirations. Your child will also benefit from our Sixth Form academic enrichment programme, extraordinary clubs and activities, and exceptional pastoral care.
In Sixth Form at d’Overbroeck’s, Oxford, our students delve deeper into their chosen subjects. As they prepare for university – and start thinking about careers – they become specialists in their fields, typically studying for three or four A-levels.
Your child can also follow the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), which is the equivalent to half an A-level. This gives them the chance to specialise in a topic or area they’re passionate about.
Our Campus
d’Overbroeck’s is one school spread across three main sites – Senior School, International School, and our purpose-built Sixth Form – in north Oxford.
Each site is an enlivening, energising environment, where students can be themselves, celebrate their talents, and do what they love. Our school also boasts a contemporary Arts Centre with facilities that compare to those found in the UK’s top creative institutions.
Inspired by our university city’s world-famous history and traditions – and surrounded by culture and stunning green spaces – our students are perfectly placed to make the most of everything Oxford has to offer, too.
Check out the facilities in this interactive virtual tour.
Do you know d'Overbroeck's Oxford?
How would you rate it?
