The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 88% capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 64.8 vs national 43.8)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
64.8
21.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
91%
49.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.55
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
29% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 692
- Capacity
- 88%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mr Patrick Horne (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
333 Banbury Road, Oxfordshire, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7PL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthern House School
Special school · 488m away
Northern House Academy
Academy · 562m away
St Edward's School
Independent · 621m away
Cutteslowe Primary School
Primary · 711m away
Wolvercote Primary School
Primary · 910m away
The Cherwell School
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Clare's, Oxford
Independent · 1.1km away
Oxford High School GDST
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is d'Overbroeck's a selective school?
Yes. d'Overbroeck's has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend d'Overbroeck's?
d'Overbroeck's currently has 692 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does d'Overbroeck's take?
d'Overbroeck's caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is d'Overbroeck's?
d'Overbroeck's is in Oxford, OX2 7PL, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does d'Overbroeck's have a sixth form?
Yes, d'Overbroeck's has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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