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School Reviews
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Christchurch Cathedral School, Oxford
Muddy says: Oxford city centre specialist chorister school for boys, with excellent academics, music oozing from every corner and stunning off-site facilities.
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Thorpe House School, Chalfont St Giles
Muddy says: A small, friendly day school for boys aged 3-16 between Gerrard's Cross and Chalfont St Peter, set in 7 stunning acres and high on inclusivity.
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Swanbourne House School, Swanbourne
Muddy says: A dynamic new head and a strong ambition to rouse this 'sleeping giant' of a lovely rural prep school on the Bucks/Beds borders puts Swanbourne onto my must-see list.
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St Mary’s School, Henley, Oxfordshire
Muddy says: Looking for Oxfordshire primary schools? Check out this small, nurturing, high-achieving co-ed option in central Henley.
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Chesham Prep School, Chesham
Muddy says: This rural co-ed prep school pulls off the near impossible - amazing results for both 11+ and next schools while retaining a village school vibe.
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D’Overbroeck’s School, Oxford
Muddy says: d'Overbroeck's School in Oxford has a first name policy, progressive curriculum, an incredible new Sixth Form campus and a whole clutch of brilliant results. Impressed.
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Tring Park School for the Performing Arts
Muddy says: Lights, Camera, Action - and very likely international fame. This awesome local performing arts school has a to-die-for alumni list and a healthy, sensible work ethic for its young talent.
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Summer Fields School, North Oxford
Muddy says: A top pre prep and prep day and boarding school for boys with small pupil numbers and whopper facilities, hidden away in 70 stunning acres leading to the Cherwell River.
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Winchester House School, Brackley, Northants
A non-selective co-ed day and boarding school (3-13 yrs) on the Bucks/Oxon/Northants borders with a strong all-rounder reputation.
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The Oratory Prep School, Goring Heath
Muddy says: Academically strong with excellent pastoral care, The Oratory Prep School in Oxfordshire is a co-ed Catholic day and boarding school set in 65 pretty acres.
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Lambrook School, Winkfield Row
Muddy says: A top co-ed school set in 52 acres of Berkshire countryside, with a strong reputation for sport and extra-curricular activities.
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Ashfold School, Dorton, Mid Bucks
Muddy says: This bucolic co-ed prep school for day pupils and boarders in the rolling hills of Buckinghamshire is family-oriented with a deserved reputation for its all-rounder offering.