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Co-educational independent day school, Oxford

Years 7-11

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[email protected]

+44 (0)1865 688 700

Leckford Road,

Oxford, OX2 6HX

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W E L C O M E F R O M T H E H E A D

Mark Olejnik

Head of Years 7-11

Since Years 7-11 was founded in 2005, we

have grown and developed in all kinds of

ways - in facilities, in numbers, in academic

success and in reputation, and yet we have

always endeavoured to stay true to our

founding principles. What remains constant

is our commitment to secure for each and

every child in d’Overbroeck’s Years 7-11 the

best possible education in an encouraging

and fulfilling environment and to ensure

that our parents’ faith in entrusting us with

the responsibility for just about the most

important part of their children’s development

– their education - is fully justified.

We intended from the first to build a

school that was happy and stimulating; a

school with a strong sense of community

but also a place with room - and time - for

individuals; a school where all children

were valued, whatever their talents, and

where they were nurtured and encouraged

to make the most of those talents

without being subjected to excessive

pressure; a school of high standards and

wide opportunities, designed around its

students, in which they could – above all -

enjoy the educational process and attain

real academic and personal fulfilment.

We remain different because we are

still small enough for every teacher to

An encouraging and fulfilling environment

Back in 2005 I helped found a brand new part of d’Overbroeck’s, catering initially for 70 young people from 11-16 and designed to be a refreshing change from the traditionally large, driven, single gender schools to be found in Oxford and environs.Mark Olejnik, Head of Years 7-11

know every single child as an individual;

because we educate boys and girls

together; because we believe in inspiring

students towards academic success

rather than pressuring them into it and

because we aim to strike a balance

between freedom and regulation, between

informality and rigour, and between

happiness and results. We are still a place

where boundaries are clear but rules do

not stifle and where students, staff and

parents are an integral part of a distinctive

family atmosphere. We will, indeed,

continue to be a school characterised

by humour and humanity, by informal yet

respectful relationships, by a strong sense

of community and by a clear common

purpose and clear common goals.

Our vision was always that of a family

school, at ease with itself, characterised

by enthusiasm, humour, individuality and

achievement. And I believe that is exactly

what we’ve achieved over the past 15 years.

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A B O U T D ' O V E R B R O E C K ' S

We help every individual achieve their full potential

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Located in north Oxford

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Five core values

A F O C U S O N T H E I N D I V I D U A LWe get to know each and every one of our students as individuals

so we can support and develop them at whatever stage they're at

in their academic journey.

B E Y O U R B E S TEvery year we continue to see

our students make excellent

academic progress.

F U T U R E - F O C U S E DOur academic curriculum and

co-curricular activities are designed

to help develop our students as global

citizens and future leaders.

M O D E R NAt d'Overbroeck's, it's not about stuffy

traditions and sticking to the status quo.

In practice, this means we're on first-name

terms with our students and can all stand

apart as individuals, but still feel part of a

single school community.

F U N A N D L A U G H T E R B R I N G E D U C AT I O N T O L I F E

We believe that fun and laughter bring

education to life and we strive to bring

this into the classroom every day. Our

students thrive on this approach and

it makes for a very enjoyable learning

experience for all.

We help every individual to achieve their full potential

O U R E T H O S A N D VA L U E S

At d’Overbroeck’s, we create an environment

which gives both staff and students the space

to be themselves. It also gives them the

encouragement and stimulus to grow, learn,

engage and achieve their goals.

Our ethos is what makes us different from other independent schools. We work with each individual student to help them meet their potential. We believe in leading by example, flexibility and that students learn best when they’re happy.

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Students’ social development is excellent. This is immediately obvious in their attitude to each other and to adults. They have strong friendships and also relate well to newcomers.Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)

Placing the individual at the heart of all we do

PA S T O R A L C A R E

We provide ongoing, tailored support whilst

at the same time equipping our students

with the self-reliance and resilience to

enable them to face the world beyond

school with confidence and optimism.

Form teachers Students meet with their form teachers

twice a day for registration, which provides

opportunities to check homework, have

individual discussions with form members

and for special form activities.

Pastoral Coordinators The KS3 (Years 7-9) and KS4 (Years 10-

11) Pastoral Coordinators work with form

tutors to oversee the needs of students

in their part of the school. They monitor

both the academic progress and wellbeing

of students and, where needed, provide

additional support to help all students

achieve their full potential. The Pastoral

Coordinators also act on any disciplinary

matters that are passed onto them from

form teachers and work closely with the

Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Assistant

Head (Pastoral) to ensure students are

getting support that allows them to be fully

integrated members of our community.

Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Assistant Head (Pastoral) The Deputy Head (Pastoral) and Assistant

Head (Pastoral) support form tutors, KS

coordinators and other pastoral staff to

ensure students get the right support

in school. They work with pastoral staff

to manage behavioural issues, develop

and implement wellbeing strategies and

oversee the safeguarding of students.

When additional support is needed,

referrals can be made to our school

counsellors if appropriate as well as other

members of the pastoral team to ensure

that the social, emotional and mental

health of our students remains a priority.

At d’Overbroeck’s, pastoral care is at the heart of everything we do, as indeed it needs to be if we are to achieve our fundamental goal of assuring personal happiness and academic fulfilment for every student.

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A D ' O V E R B R O E C K ' S E D U C AT I O N

We support all students to achieve their ambitionsPersonalised learning At d’Overbroeck’s, we tailor our teaching to the needs of each student, enabling them

to meet their academic, social and personal potential. we hold high expectations for all

students and stretch and challenge is provided through consistently excellent classroom

teaching. We also use:

Extension This is about depth. We

develop students’ higher

order thinking skills by

helping them to reflect

carefully on their own

learning and progress. Well-

managed and meaningful

group discussions are a key

part of all lessons, leading

to extended thought and

developed evaluation.

Enrichment This is about breadth and

means going beyond the

usual limits of a subject

or topic. Our academic

enrichment programme,

'Think', is open to students

in Years 7-11 who want to

take part. In some cases we

may need to select students

e.g. where we need a limited

number for a team.

Acceleration This is about pace. It

involves students working

at the level of an older age

group. We will adopt this

strategy only in exceptional

circumstances where it

is essential to meeting

the needs of a particular

student.

We wanted to say a huge thank you to you and all the teachers for everything they do to make the school such a wonderfully, supportive learning environment.Parent

Learning support We are happy to offer places to students

who will require curriculum support if they

fulfil our wider academic criteria and if we

are satisfied that we can help them fulfil

their potential.

Our goal is to remove barriers to learning,

to enable students who require support

to enjoy equal access to the curriculum as

their peers and for them to achieve results

that accurately reflect their academic

ability. We also want to build confidence and

self-esteem and equip students with the

necessary practical skills for future success.

Students who require it are provided with

an Individual Education Plan, which is

reviewed termly.

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R E S U LT S H I G H L I G H T S 2 0 2 0

Excellent exam results year after yearWe’re really proud of the excellent academic results our students achieve when they study with us. Our latest results are well above the national average, which is testament to our wide range of expertise and the excellent teaching we deliver.

Our 2020 exam results were as follows:

19%GRADE 9

2019 = 17% 2019 = 37% 2019 = 62% 2019 = 100%

65%GRADES 9-8

90%GRADES 9-7

100%GRADES 9-4

Once again our young people at d’Overbroeck’s have made us proud. Our students have shown real commitment and determination and have universally worked their socks off to achieve some stunning outcomes.Mark Olejnik, Head of Years 7-11

Personal development (PD) The PD curriculum is broad and covers

personal, social, moral, health and

economic education. It is designed to

inform, to help develop life skills, to

stimulate students into thinking critically

about moral, ethical and social issues, to

appreciate that different people may hold

different views, to develop the ability to

articulate one’s own opinions while being

able to listen to others and respect their

point of view, and to foster tolerance of

other people and lifestyles. At KS3 the form

tutor delivers this curriculum and at KS4,

tutors support the work of the specialist

team.

The extended curriculum We offer a range of clubs and activities

both during the school day and afterwards,

designed to broaden students’ experience

and improve their skills and knowledge.

Students have opportunities to participate

in activities that may be closely related

to the subjects they study during the

day, for example in our range of subject

‘clinics’ and clubs. Or they can get involved

in something that may open up a new

experience, such as our Debating Society,

Chess Club or the Duke of Edinburgh

Award scheme.

For students in Years 7 to 9, a two-hour

session each week is devoted to extra-

curricular activities and we require

students to opt for a different activity

each half-term. We have a wide catchment

area, so most of our activities and clubs

take place within the school day to enable

students to go home at a reasonable time.

Additionally, a number of other activities

take place after school from sports fixtures

to music or dance.

Homework forms an important part of the

extended curriculum. It involves research,

problem-solving, the reinforcement of

learning, and encouraging students to use

their initiative. Homework follows an agreed

appropriate timetable, which we share

parents and guardians, students and staff.

We also develop cross-curricular activities

that give students chance to investigate

particular themes that transcend

conventional subject and timetable

boundaries.

In Year 10, work experience is also an

integral part of the extended curriculum.

Reports We issue student progress reports and hold

parents evenings with parents and

guardians on a regular basis

as part of our academic

tracking and monitoring

system. In June, we write

more extensive reports

for Years 7 to 10 and in

December we do the

same for Year 11.

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From Year 7 through to GCSE

C U R R I C U L U M

Our curriculum is designed to develop our students’ knowledge, skills and talents in a supportive environment which encourages and challenges each individual rather than pressurises them. This helps students to become confident, independent people who understand and are able to meet their full potential.

In Years 7 and 8 we teach all students in mixed ability groups

except for Maths, where we usually set classes according to

learning styles and needs. This enables individuals to work

at their own pace and provides the flexibility for them to be

supported and challenged as appropriate.

Students follow a broad curriculum, embracing Mathematics,

English (including Literature), Geography, History, Latin,

French, Spanish (starting in Year 8), Computing, Art and Design,

Music, Drama, Sport, Personal Development and Religion,

Ethics and Philosophy. A general Science course is taught by

specialists in Years 7 and 8.

Our broad curriculum continues with students selecting two languages

from a choice of three. However, some choose to study Classical

Civilisation instead of a second foreign language. Students study Biology,

Chemistry and Physics as separate subjects from Year 9 onwards.

Most students study 10 GCSEs and we create option

groups to give students as much choice and flexibility as

possible. Students follow a balanced programme including

the compulsory options of Maths, English Language and

Literature, a Modern Foreign Language, and a Humanities

subject. All students study for Triple Award Science.

We also give all GCSE students guidance on how to prepare

for public examinations, careers and their options for Sixth

Form and further education.

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d’Overbroeck’s is a community where children are seen and welcomed for who they are, and encouraged to be confident and comfortable in themselves.Parent

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A schedule to develop a range of skillsTimetables are divided into 10 periods of 35 minutes per day. Many lessons will consist of double or occasionally, for subjects like sport, triple periods.

T H E S C H O O L D AY

School lunches

We are committed to the health and

wellbeing of all our students, and the food

we provide is no exception. School lunches

are prepared by a professional team of chefs

based at our Sixth Form and served on site

by our catering staff. Some students prefer

to bring a packed lunch with them, which

they can choose to eat either in the dining

hall or outside in good weather.

Homework Club

We also have a Homework Club, which

is free and supervised that takes place

every day from Monday to Thursday after

school until 17:00. It allows us to provide

an environment in which students can

complete their homework or conduct

independent research, confident that they

can ask for any support they need from the

teacher who is supervising.

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C O - C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S

In addition to our broad academic curriculum, we’re proud of all the co-curricular opportunities we’re able to provide our students. From debating to hockey, whole-school concerts and horse-riding competitions, there’s something for all our students to get involved with. The clubs and societies we offer change regularly to suit the evolving needs of our students – no two years are the same!

Practise, participate and achieve your potential

Previous activities have included:A R C H E R Y

A R T S & C R A F T S

AT H L E T I C S

B A D M I N T O N

B A S K E T B A L L

B O O K C L U B

C R I C K E T

D A N C E

D E C O U PA G E

D U K E O F E D I N B U R G H

F I L M R E V I E W C L U B

F I T N E S S – B O X E R C I S E

F I T N E S S – C I R C U I T S

F I T N E S S - S P I N N I N G

F O O T B A L L

G O L F ( D R I V I N G R A N G E )

I N D O O R C R I C K E T N E T S

I N T E R N AT I O N A L F I L M

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L I F E D R AW I N G

M U S I C A L T H E AT R E

PA P E R C R A F T S

R O U N D E R S

R U N N I N G

S C U L L I N G

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S T R AT E G Y B O A R D G A M E S

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S W I M M I N G / L I F E S AV I N G

TA S K M A S T E R

T E N N I S

T R A M P O L I N E

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Both of our children finished school with an enthusiasm for more education as well as a sound sense of identity and self-worth. I couldn't have wished for a better educational environment for my children.Parent

From team sports to individual pursuits

Enjoyment and variety are the best ways

to describe sporting life at d’Overbroeck’s

Years 7-11. We pride ourselves on

encouraging all students, regardless of

previous experiences, to enjoy participating

in a wide range of sports throughout the

year. This could be either traditional team

sports or more individual pursuits, such as

trampolining, squash and badminton.

We try to include all students in every sport,

with lessons tailored to match every group’s

abilities. All students participating in PE should

feel a sense of fun and accomplishment at

the end of every sports lesson. This is what we

strive towards for all our lessons. If students

are enjoying themselves then they’ll also be

engaging and learning.

Students have a minimum of two sports

lessons per week: one morning lesson

and one longer afternoon lesson. They

will participate in two separate sports

every week, to help them develop a wider

understanding of different sports. We

usually change the majority of sports every

half term to encourage greater variety.

S P O R T

We have access to excellent

specialist facilities throughout

Oxford, which are specific to

the requirements of every sport.

Whether it is track and field,

badminton, netball or handball

courts, or a swimming pool and

rugby / football pitches.

Our school teams also play sporting fixtures

against other local independent schools

and those further afield. We are proud to

have representative teams in many sports,

including football, netball, hockey, rugby

union, cross-country running, cricket,

swimming, softball and athletics.

In addition to sports being taught within

our curriculum, we are able to offer many

sports in our activities programme. Some

examples include trampolining, archery,

fitness (spinning/circuits/boxercise), judo,

sculling, swimming, lifesaving, and squash.

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Helping you be the best you can beOur Instrumental and Vocal Programme Significant numbers of students at

d’Overbroeck’s choose to enrich their

school experience through enrolment in

the voice and instrument programme. We

offer peripatetic lessons every week in a

range of classical orchestral and rock and

jazz instruments as well as for voice, which

has been very popular. Students may wish

to prepare for external practical and theory

exams, or learn to play an instrument for

enjoyment, which they can do by joining one

of our school ensembles or vocal groups.

We usually put on a range of concerts and

musical events throughout the academic

year such as our Winter and Summer

Concerts, the annual school theatre

production and student recitals. We also

host the Spring Concert and House Music

Competition for our Years 7-9 students,

which gives beginners the opportunity to

perform in front of their peers and families

and to compete for the House Music

Trophy. All students have the chance to

perform in the Cohen Hall at our Sixth

Form Centre.

Extra-Curricular music Our Junior Ensemble caters for beginners

and those with a little experience, whilst

developing players have chance to play a

wider and more challenging repertoire in

the School Orchestra. We also have some

rock groups that meet regularly, either

independently or with guidance from one

of our peripatetic teachers.

For singers in Years 10-13, we have an

excellent Vocal Ensemble. They tackle a

range of music in many styles that they

perform in our concerts. For younger

students we have a pop choir, which gives

them another opportunity to sing and

perform in concerts and develop both

their skills and their self-confidence.

Students who want to extend their musical

skills can opt for Music Technology Club

(in the Sixth Form and in Years 7-11), or

they may wish to study theory or keyboard

skills, in which case the music staff run

lunchtime activities to cater for the

different options.

M U S I C

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Drama at d’Overbroeck’s is about much

more than learning lines and performing:

it is also about unleashing students’

dramatic creativity. We encourage this by

exposing students to many different styles

and genres of drama, both scripted and

improvised, from mask work to puppetry.

We give them considerable ownership of

their creative pieces and support them

in taking creative and intellectual risks.

It’s a vehicle through which students

develop confidence in themselves – not

just as performers, but as individuals and

members of a broader society.

Annual Whole School production Every year we usually mount a full-scale

production which is open to all students

at d’Overbroeck’s, from Year 7 to 13. We

usually alternate yearly between a musical

and a straight play, which allows students

with different talents to shine in a big-

budget production that challenges and

stretches their acting abilities. We try to

ensure that everyone who auditions is

given a part while the audition process

itself is friendly and unthreatening –

indeed, at times we cast plays from

workshop sessions without having to hold

“proper” auditions at all.

Develop performance skills throughout the year As well as the major annual production,

there are a variety of other opportunities

to get involved in Drama throughout the

year – whether as a first-time actor or a

seasoned performer- including the annual

House Drama Competition, where every

form group from Year 7 to 10 presents its

own performance of excerpts from one

of their English coursework texts. These

performances are chosen, devised and

directed by the students themselves.

Prizes are awarded for best play and actor

in each year group with an external judge,

and competition is fierce yet friendly.

Enabling and encouraging students to take centre stage

D R A M A

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D ' O V E R B R O E C K ' S S I X T H F O R M

A-Level study at one of the UK’s leading Sixth FormsAfter successfully completing their academic programmes and achieving excellent exam results, many of our international students continue to study at d’Overbroeck’s Sixth Form – our dedicated school for A-Level study and one of the top Sixth Forms in the UK.

O U T S TA N D I N G A - L E V E L R E S U LT S

E X T E N S I V E H I G H E R E D U C AT I O N A N D

C A R E E R S S U P P O R T Including application writing,

interview practice and

alumni networking opportunities

T O P U N I V E R S I T Y D E S T I N AT I O N S

A - L E V E L S U B J E C T S

S M A L L C L A S S S I Z E S Usually a maximum of 10 students per class

A B U S Y S P O R T S A N D A C T I V I T I E S P R O G R A M M E Over 50 options to choose from

S P E C I A L I S T OX B R I D G E , L AW & M E D I C S P R O G RA M M E S

Designed to help prepare students

to apply for some of the most

competitive degree courses

Life at d'Overbroeck's Sixth Form is an

exciting, academically demanding and

rewarding next step.

Entry to the Sixth Form depends

on a student’s academic progress and

overall performance, both inside and

outside of lessons, and we work closely

with every individual to ensure they

achieve their very best.

University of Cambridge

University of Oxford

London School of Economics

University College London

Imperial College London

King’s College London+ Leading Art, Music and Drama schools

27%A*

65%A*-A

90%A*-B

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I feel very privileged to have had so many opportunities to achieve academic success and develop myself on a personal level. d’Overbroeck's has encouraged me to become more reflective, push my limits and realise my true potential.Chantal, d'Overbroeck's alumna

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Any questions?

Our Years 7 to 11 site has space for around 200 students in total and most apply to join

us in either Year 7 or Year 9. Sometimes we’re able to accept students into Year 8 or 10 if

we have space in the year group. Our students come to us from a wide range of state and

independent schools locally, nationally and sometimes internationally.

Ready to find out more?A D M I S S I O N S

A P P L I C AT I O N D AT E S AT A G L A N C E

F O R E N T R Y I N T O Y E A R 7

Open Events

October, February and May

Individual visit

During Year 5 or early in Year 6

Application Form

Following your individual visit

Taster day

October/November of Year 6

Reference

November of Year 6

Entrance exams

Late November/early December of Year 6

Offers made

Just before the end of the Autumn term

F O R E N T R Y I N T O Y E A R 9

Open Morning

October, February and May

Individual visit

During Year 6 or Year 7

Application Form

Following your individual visit

Taster day

Flexible – usually during Year 7

Reference

Following taster day and before entrance exams

Entrance exams

Flexible – usually during Year 7

Offers made

Flexible - after completion of above

Recognising outstanding ability and potential

Typically, the financial value of a scholarship

award can be up to a maximum of 20% of

tuition fees. The amount remains at the

discretion of the School. Our scholarship

process takes place once we’ve offered your

child a place and we’re able to make awards

in the following areas:

Academic Our academic scholarships award outstanding

potential and we need to see evidence of a

high level of academic achievement to date.

We ask candidates to sit examinations across

a range of subjects, usually Maths, English,

Science and Humanities.

Art This scholarship allows us to recognise

outstanding talent in the visual/fine arts,

which will be demonstrated by a portfolio of

work. We require candidates to spend half a

day in school producing a piece of work and

discussing their portfolio.

Performing Arts If a student is able to demonstrate an

outstanding talent and enthusiasm for

Music, Drama or both, we may award them

a performing arts scholarship. They’ll need

to demonstrate commitment and play a very

active role in school productions and other

performing arts activities.

S C H O L A R S H I P S

We make awards to students who will make a considerable contribution to the life of the school, and who show outstanding ability and potential in a particular area

Our deadline for scholarship applications is in February 2021 and our Scholarship Days take place in early March 2021.

We also have a limited number of bursaries available.

If you want to find out more about applying for your child to join Years 7 to 11, the first step is

to contact our Registrar, Rob Barker. You can either email [email protected] or call 01865 688731. We would then strongly encourage you to come and visit – either by

coming to an Open Day or arranging an individual visit on a school day.

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The Oxford Schools Bus Partnership is a collaboration between seven

Oxford schools set up to provide a safe, reliable transport solution for

children who live further afield and need to take public transport to get

to school. For more information visit www.osbp.net.

Travelling to schoolO X F O R D S C H O O L S B U S PA R T N E R S H I P

Bourton-on-the-Water

Stow-on-the-Wold

Chipping Norton

Enstone

A44 Wootton Turn

Woodstock

Yarnton

Kidlington

North Aston Turn

Hopcrofts Holt

Deddington

Adderbury

Aynho Croughton

Brackley

Middleton Cheney

Bicester

Wendlebury

Weston-on-the-Green

Islip

Beckley

Wheatley Worminghall

Shabbington

Long Crendon

ThameHaddenham

Lewknor

Nettlebed

Bix

Henley

Lower Assendon

Wargrave

Reading

Cumnor

FyfieldKingstonBagpuizeHinton

Waldrist

Buckland Kennington

Abingdon

Culham

Sandford

Nuneham Courtenay

Berinsfield

Dorchester

Benson

Crowmarsh Gifford

Wallingford

Great Milton

Little Milton

Stadhampton

Chalgrove

Cuxham

Watlington

Cookley Green

Goring

Route 6

Steventon

Route 7

Faringdon

Route 8

Route 9

Route 1

Route 2

Route 3

Route 4

Route 5

Sandhills

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Cutteslowe

Wheatley

Southcombe Garage

Littlemore

Moulsford

Radley

Sutton Courtenay

Drayton

Longworth

HinkseyHill

BoarsHill

Wootton

Marcham

Frilford

East Hanney

WWeesstt HHaannnneeyy

Route 10

Cothill

Bledington

Charlbury

BladonLong Hanborough

Combe

Stonesfield

WitneyRoute 11

Finstock

OXFORD

V I S I T U S

Discover the difference at d’Overbroeck’s

Contact us to arrange a visit or make an enquiry:

[email protected]

+44 (0)1865 688 700

Leckford Road,

Oxford, OX2 6HX

Ready to find out more? The best way to find out what it’s like to be part of our school community is to visit us and see for yourself.

Attend an Open Day See our upcoming open events and register online:

M O R E I N F O R M AT I O N O N

Our upcoming open events

doverbroecks.com

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