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Schools
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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.
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Beachborough School, near Brackley
Muddy says: Hard to find fault with this lovely co-ed prep school on the Bucks/Northants borders - a family vibe, pretty rural setting and great results.
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St Edward’s School, Summertown, Oxford
Muddy says: One of the very few city-based boarding schools in the UK, with a reputation for friendliness and inclusivity. A major school for IB in the UK.
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The Manor School, Abingdon, Oxon
Check out my update on this highly-regarded day school in Abingdon with fantastic IPI reports (excellent across the board) for kids 2-11 years old.
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Our Lady’s Abingdon, South Oxon
A nurturing, pastorally outstanding co-ed catholic day school in a compact central Abingdon setting, for kids from 3-18.
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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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Kingham Hill School, North Oxon
Muddy says: An idyllically placed co-ed, non-selective secondary school with a strong Christian ethos, set in 100 acres of Cotswolds countryside.
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Tudor Hall, Banbury, North Oxon
Muddy says: An small, friendly girl’s secondary boarding/ day school in North Oxon in a beautiful location, there's a welcome emphasis on 'joining in' and good manners.
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The Abbey School, Reading, Berkshire
Muddy says: One of the top day prep and secondary girls' schools in the UK, The Abbey School in Reading is unusual for its central city location.