Oxford High School GDST

Oxford High School is a leading all-girls independent day school situated in North Oxford.

Since its foundation in 1875, it has been known to educate brilliant, fearless, and outspoken young women. It is part of the Girls’ Day School Trust (GDST), an organisation which constantly pioneers innovative education for girls and ensures that they enjoy a first-class education.

The ethos of our school is one of intellectual challenge combined with real heart, resulting in an atmosphere of true originality. Our vision is for an education that discovers girls’ strengths and passions and empowers them, whilst simultaneously equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in their onward education. In the 2023 inspection report, the school was rated as ‘excellent’ in all areas.

Our curriculum is one that inspires as well as challenges, and our students develop independence, initiative, and resilience. At OHS, we are proud of our academic excellence but we understand that examination results are only one part of this; our approach encourages a love of learning, a deep understanding of the subjects, and the development of agile critical-thinking skills.

Of course, academics are just one part of school life at OHS. We want every girl to try new things and find her passions. Art, music, drama, sport, leadership, and community outreach all play a key role, giving every student the opportunity to prosper and make the most of her individual strengths. We offer a full programme of clubs and activities for our students to enjoy and these are provided by both OHS staff and specialist external providers.

Outstanding pastoral care is something that we are immensely proud of and OHS was recognised as ‘Exceptional’ in this area in our most recent ISI inspection. Each girl benefits from high levels of personalised care and attention to help them maximise both their academic potential and personal growth. As part of the GDST, one of our core values is to put girls first and we believe this means providing a supportive and caring environment in which our students can thrive as individuals. Our experienced and highly qualified staff are passionate about creating an environment where every girl can flourish and enjoy a happy, positive school life.

Through our inspiring teaching, rich co-curricular programme, and warm community of students, staff, and parents, Oxford High School creates learning opportunities and environments that encourage our students to take risks, make connections, and develop strength as well as insight.