Oakwood, Chichester, West Sussex PO18 9AN
10 simple reasons to choose Oakwood School, Chichester
Independent prep school and nursery in Chichester.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Church of England.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Standalone prep school, not tied to any one senior school.
Oakwood School Chichester fees range from £3,170 (Rec) to £5,110 per term (2020/21).
10 better reasons to choose Oakwood School, Chichester
Schoolsmith Score®; 86.
One of the best independent prep schools in Chichester and one of the 4 best primary schools for 7 miles.
On average, 17.8 pupils per class and 12.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Destination schools for Oakwood School pupils are one of 10 Hampshire independent schools or three Chichester state schools. The most popular destinations are Portsmouth Grammar, Portsmouth High, Seaford College and Churcher's College, which together account for 75% of leavers. 20% win awards and scholarships.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French, Spanish, German. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages and computing throughout, and for all subjects from Year 3.
The "Oakwood Award Scheme", for Years 3-6, is an extra curricular programme with a focus on outdoor skills developing "skills for life".
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 4 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 10 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Oakwood School, Chichester
Independent Prep Schools
The Prebendal School (3.9 miles); Westbourne House School (5.5 miles); Great Ballard School (10.4 miles).
State Primary Schools
St James Church of England Primary School, Emsworth (5.6 miles); St Alban's Church of England Primary School (7.6 miles); Langrish Primary School (16.9 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Slindon College (11.9 miles); Seaford College (15.3 miles); The Portsmouth Grammar School (15.5 miles).
State Senior Schools
Bishop Luffa School, Chichester (3.3 miles); Chichester High School for Girls (4.3 miles); The St Philip Howard Catholic High School (10.2 miles).