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Oxford High School GDST
Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6XA
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School Information
At Oxford High students thrive and develop their academic strengths in a creative, positive and nurturing environment. We recognise each person’s individual talents and provide opportunities for personal growth and development through excellent teaching, extensive extra-curricular activities and supportive pastoral care.We value the strong relationships between all members of the school community.
General Information
| Gender: |
Girls (some boys) |
| Day/Boarding: |
Day |
| Age Range - Boys: |
Nursery, Pre Prep |
| Age Range - Girls: |
Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth |
| Size: |
928 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
GSA |
| Date: | 23/09/2009 |
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| Start: | 19:00 |
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| Finish: | 21:00 |
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| Address: | Oxford High School GDST, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6XA |
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| Contact's Name: | Mrs Jenny Brown |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01865 318500 |
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| Contact's Email: | j.brown@oxf.gdst.net |
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| Url: | www.gdst.net/oxfordhigh |
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| Description: | Sixth Form Open Evening, 7.00 - 9.00 p.m.Launch your bright future and see what Oxford High School has to offer. Presentations throughout the evening by the Headmistress, Head of Sixth Form, Subject Heads and current Sixth form girls including tour of Sixth Form suite and individual subject areas. Refreshments will be served and Sixth Form prospectus will be available. |
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| How to register: | No prior registration required for this event. Please request a prospectus in advance or pick a copy up during your visit. |
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| Date: | 22/10/2009 |
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| Start: | 18:30 |
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| Finish: | 21:00 |
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| Address: | Oxford High School GDST, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6XA |
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| Contact's Name: | Mrs Jenny Brown |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01865 318500 |
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| Contact's Email: | j.brown@oxf.gdst.net |
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| Url: | www.gdst.net/oxfordhigh |
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| Description: | Senior School Open Evening. All prospective parents for entry at 11+, 13+, 14+ and 16+ are very warmly invited to visit our Senior School Open Evening. All subject departments open, offering many special events, activities and displays, guided tours available and the Headmistress will speak to parents on a number of occasions. Refreshments will be served. Do visit us with your daughter. |
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| How to register: | No prior registration is required for this event. Prospectuses may be requested in advance or picked up during the evening. |
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| Date: | 12/11/2009 |
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| Start: | 9:30 |
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| Finish: | 11:30 |
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| Address: | Oxford High School GDST, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6XA |
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| Contact's Name: | Mrs Jenny Brown |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01865 318500 |
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| Contact's Email: | j.brown@oxf.gdst.net |
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| Url: | www.gdst.net/oxfordhigh |
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| Description: | Junior School Open Morning, 1 Bardwell Road, for Years 2 - 6. Guided tours available, including classroom visits. Meet the Head of the Junior School and her staff and visit the superb specialist facilities and playground. Refreshments will be served. Open Afternoon for the Junior School Nursery to Year 1 also held on this date, 90 Woodstock Road site, 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. |
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| How to register: | No prior registration is required for this event. Please request a prospectus in advance or collect one during your vi sit. |
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| Date: | 12/11/2009 |
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| Start: | 14:00 |
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| Finish: | 15:00 |
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| Address: | Oxford High School GDST, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6XA |
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| Contact's Name: | Mrs Jenny Brown |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01865 381500 |
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| Contact's Email: | j.brown@oxf.gdst.net |
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| Url: | www.gdst.net/oxfordhigh |
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| Description: | Junior School Open Day, 90 Woodstock Road, Nursery to Year 1, 2.00 - 3.00 p.m. Meet the Head of the Junior School and her staff, visit classrooms, superb specialist facilitiesand playground, experience our welcoming family atmosphere, guided tours available. Junior School Open Day for Years 2 - 6 also on 12th November 2009 at 1 Bardwell Road, 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. |
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| How to register: | No prior registration is required for this event. Please request a prospectus in advance or collect a copy when you visit. |
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Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
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| Day (£): |
888 - 2966 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam & Interview, Assessment & Interview |
| Scholarships, Bursaries: |
Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Sport scholarships, Hardship awards for existing pupils |
Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers
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Boarding |
Day |
Sixth Form |
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
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3 - 6 |
3 - 18 |
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| Pupil Numbers |
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35 |
893 |
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157 |
Subjects taught
Art, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Critical Thinking, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, Greek, History, Integrated Science, Italian, Latin, Mathematics, Music, Other Subjects, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Psychology, Religious Studies, Russian, Spanish, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
Art & Technology Centre, Athletics track, CDT Centre, Drama Studio, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Music Centre, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (covered), Tennis Courts
Activities
Amnesty International, Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Bridge, CCF/ACF, Ceramics, Chess, Chinese, Choir, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Duke of Edinburgh, Environmental/Green club, Film/Video Club, French cine/news Club, Knitting, Life Saving/1st Aid, Mandarin, Maths Puzzle Club, Model United Nations, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Pottery, School newspaper, Science club, Skiing, Spanish Club, Textiles, Theatre trips, Young Enterprise
Sports
Athletics, Badminton, Canoeing, Cross Country, Fencing, Fitness Training, Gymnastics, Hockey, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Sailing, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Urban
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Non denominational |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Halal, Other, Vegans, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
43237 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
812 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
931 / 6093 |