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.
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.
Read MoreNursery
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
Read MoreFuture 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.
Read MoreWellbeing
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.
Read MoreOutdoor 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.
Read MoreLatest News
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23/05/15 11:41:3715 May 2023
Ski Trip to Salzburger Sportwelt
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23/04/24 15:16:5024 April 2023
Year 1 are whisked away to the world of Willy Wonka
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23/03/15 11:54:5115 March 2023
Senior school success
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23/03/14 10:03:4814 March 2023
Valerie Bloom entertains Chandlings
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23/03/06 15:49:146 March 2023
Year 3 and Year 4 Poetry Walk
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23/02/28 13:07:4528 February 2023
Year 6 Cell Competition
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During our assembly Mrs Brawn told us that Reflection is all about taking a moment to think about our actions, experiences, and feelings. It helps us learn and grow as individuals. #wellbeingwednesday #myreflections #growthmindset #chandlings
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As our children reach Year 6 they have the opportunity to take on leadership roles such as House Captain, School Council Leader, Eco Ambassador and Wellbeing Ambassador. Round 1 of the selection process starts tomorrow. #leadersofthefuture #chandlings #responsibility #year6
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Saturday 9 September. Save the date for an exciting and exclusive fundraising evening at Frilford Golf Club to improve the golf facilities on offer for our children at Chandlings Prep. Event and ticket information will be provided after half-term. @FrilfordHeathGC #chandlings #golfdrivingrange #golf
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Our Wellbeing Board is full of activities that the school has been doing to help invest in our planet. #myworld #wellbeingwednesday #chandlings #nature #prepschools
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Year 2 have an exciting day tomorrow when they will be having their very own Mad Hatter's Tea Party. #aliceinwonderland #chandlings #madhatter
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At Chandlings we believe having a mentally healthy community is about working together through our challenges and sharing celebrations:feeling supported, heard, accepted, valued and empowered. #wellbeingwednesday #mentalhealth #itsgoodtotalk #chandlings
Upcoming Events
All Events- 9 June8:30am – 8:50amClass PairsView Event
- 9 June11:10am – 12:30pmYear 3 Mini MuseumsView Event
- 12 JuneAll DayYear 6 Play WeekView Event
- 12 JuneAll DaySummer Team PhotographsView Event
- 13 June8:30am – 8:50amHouse AssemblyView Event
- 15 June6:00pm – 7:30pmYear 6 Play PerformanceView Event
- 16 JuneAll DayForensic Science Day (Selected Year 5 pupils)View Event
- 16 June8:30am – 8:50am1B Class AssemblyView Event
- 16 June3:30pm – 4:00pmReception Fathers Day TeaView Event
What Next
Get in Touch
Bagley Wood, Nr. Boars Hill, Oxford OX1 5ND
office@chandlingspst.org01865 730771
