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Chandlings Prep is EXCELLENT in all areas

We are delighted to announce that we have received the top grade possible following the Independent Schools Inspectorate report in June 2023. They judged us to be Excellent in all areas.

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Welcome

As a leading Independent day school, we educate boys and girls aged 2-11 within our 60 acres of beautiful grounds; located in idyllic Oxfordshire countryside, yet just five miles from Oxford itself.

Alongside such an enviable location, we pride ourselves on exceptional academic achievement, genuine pastoral care and empathy, and superb facilities. These include bright modern classrooms as well as state-of-the-art rooms for Science, Art, Music, Design and Food Technology. Not forgetting our impressive sports facilities and extensive private rural surroundings that include a low-ropes course in the bluebell wood.

With us, your son or daughter has a world of opportunity to realise their true potential.

Meet the Head

Head's Welcome

Nursery

Future Schools

Chandlings Video

Wellbeing

Outdoor Learning

Head's Welcome

"When I began as Head here in January 2018, it felt just like coming home. I worked at Chandlings as a teacher when the school originally opened in 1994 - and I stayed for a further 12 years. Now that I've returned, this school is closer to my heart than ever. I am keen for you and your child to think the same way about this special place, too. Surrounded by an idyllic 60 acres of gorgeous Oxfordshire countryside, we have retained a small-school ethos, despite now having over 350 pupils. That means creating a nurturing environment in which we achieve exceptional academic results whereby children learn almost without realising; while enjoying all the fun, extra-curricular opportunities so vital to their wellbeing.

Nursery

We are delighted to welcome your child to Nursery at Chandlings Prep. We take care that all the children develop at their own pace. Their development plan is as individual as they are. We aim to develop their love of learning, fostering young minds in all aspects of their Nursery life. Nursery is a truly wonderful experience for your child, It is a privilege for our Nursery team to be a part of these precious and memorable years of your child’s life

Future Schools

We’re tremendously proud of the outstanding academic achievements of our children. It’s why we continue to receive offers to the most highly acclaimed senior schools in Oxfordshire and beyond. This year, in particular, with all the challenges that the pandemic and online learning has brought we are delighted that 100% of our Year 6 cohort had offers from their first choice school.

Chandlings Video

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Wellbeing

The Wellbeing of our children and excellent pastoral care is at the heart of our learning philosophy. Every child is valued as an individual and our talented and caring team of staff work together to ensure that they continually listen and support them, in developing the skills for a successful life. Wellbeing is integral to school life at Chandlings. We promote positive mental and physical health so that our children leave us as confident and happy individuals with a wellbeing toolkit ready to take on their next challenges. We have embedded an ethos where mental health and emotional wellbeing is regarded as the responsibility of all.

Outdoor Learning

Fresh air, fun & friendship Our school is set in 60 blissful acres of grounds and we believe our children deserve to make the most of them - by playing and exploring their natural surroundings. That’s why our children spend a lot of school time outdoors: supporting our curriculum lessons, playing, or taking part in a numerous clubs and activities at lunchtime or before and after school. In fact, the outdoors is integral to everything we do. Our children enjoy regular lunchtime picnics under their year group’s specially adopted tree. Meanwhile the Nursery has its own designated woodland area for play and older children spend time in the Bluebell woods where they’re free to build dens and explore. They can also pond-dip from the pontoon, use the purpose-built bird hide, or test their skills on our newly-built low ropes course! It’s all part of letting our children discover what they love and excel at outside the classroom.

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House Singing Competition 2023
23/11/08 11:04:288 November 2023

Adam Kay and Henry Paker Unleash Laughter and Crazy Inventions at Hilarious Book Event
23/11/01 12:09:151 November 2023

Chandlings Prep opens new Outdoor Classroom
23/10/04 10:03:214 October 2023

Author and Illustrator Jamie Littler visits Chandlings Prep
23/09/27 11:07:2927 September 2023

Chandlings Prep Nursery receives letter from King Charles II
23/09/27 10:50:2427 September 2023

Chandlings Prep raises over £5000 for Oxford Children's Hospital Charity
23/11/26 19:00:2326 November 2023

Good luck to all the children taking their music exams on Monday. #Music #piano #singing #guitar #violin #clarinet #trumpet #chandlingsprep #oxfordshire #oxford #prepschools
23/11/24 11:27:3524 November 2023

CHAMPAGNE CATS! Inspired by the story The Worst Witch, Year 2 have created their own 3D champagne cat, so called as they are constructed with a champagne flute to create the basic shape. The children enjoyed bringing their cats personalities to life and loved working on the project. #Y2art #artwork #cats #prepschool #chandlingsprep #oxfordshire #PrePrep
23/11/24 09:02:2724 November 2023

Join us for our Early Years Christmas Open Morning on Wednesday 13 December 9.30am-11.30am Escape into magical tales in our story tree Jingle, tumble and roll in our gym wonderland Little Chefs can get busy in the Elf workshop There may be a special visitor as well! All pre-schoolers and children looking for Reception 2024 and beyond are welcome. #openmorning #reception2024 #nursery #reception2024 #preprep #prepschools #oxfordshireprepschools #earlyyears #christmas #oxford #talkeducation #redkitedays #iaps
23/11/22 13:09:3622 November 2023

We are now into the third year for our House Singing competition and this year we were excited to have extra voices as Year 1 and Year 2 have become part of the House system. Each house chose a song and then spent many weeks rehearsing adding moves, harmony and working on their diction and tuning. The day arrived and the 3 judges, Mrs Davis, Mrs Brennann and Mrs Siriwardene took their seats in anticipation. Mrs Siriwardene said that they would be looking for, "clear lyrics, good dynamics, harmony and enthusiasm!" Astley began the competition, lit just by candlelight, with a beautiful rendition of Sky Full of Stars by Coldplay. Their singing was beautiful and the verses were interspersed with stamping, clapping and waving (with a drum) all in sync which was very impressive. Poltimore followed with a wonderful version of A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman. They had great dynamics and tuning with a beautiful atmospheric ending. Richardson finished the competition with a rousing performance of Can't Stop the Feeling by Justin Timberlake. There were costumes, wigs, some groovy dancing and it certainly made everyone smile. The judges deliberated long and hard, as it was a very tough decision. However, the winners were Astley. Congratulations to all the children and their heads of houses who worked really hard on their performances to give us all a wonderfully uplifting morning of singing. #housesinging #choir #prepschools #chandlingsprep #buildingconfidence #prepschoolsoxford #talkeducation #redkitedays #oxford #preprep #nursery #singing
23/11/17 13:53:4717 November 2023

The U8-U11 boys have also had a busy sporting week with rugby matches against Ashfold School and the house matches will be taking place very soon! #rugby #housematchs #teamwork #commitment #prepschoolsport #chandlingsprep
23/11/17 12:05:3717 November 2023

It's been a busy week of hockey for the girls from U8-U11 with matches against Beachborough School and Cranford School. Great teamwork and effort from them all. #hockey #girlssport #chandlingsprep #iaps #talkeducation #teamwork #commitment