Sibford School

Sibford School is a British co-educational independent school in Sibford Ferris, west of Banbury in north Oxfordshire, linked with the Religious Society of Friends. Today the school accommodates both boarders and day pupils, of all faiths and none, and in September 2011 had more than 420 pupils. It is set in more than 50 acres of grounds surrounded by the Cotswold countryside. The school comprises three divisions of pupils: the Junior School for those aged 3–11; the Senior School for those aged 11–16; and the Sixth Form for those aged 16–18.

Key Facts

• 1842 founding year
• 50-acre campus
• 90+ extra-curricular activities and clubs
• 55 minutes by train from London
• 2 friendly boarding houses
• 450 pupils across the school
• 26 Sixth Form subjects
• 15 pupils maximum in a class

English Language Requirements for International Students           

• For entry into Years 7 – 9

No formal ESOL qualification necessary. The number of ESOL lessons will be decided according to level of English on arrival.

• For entry into Years 10 – 11

A good intermediate level of English – IELTS 5 or B1/B2.

• For entry into Years 12 – 13

English needs to be of a good upper-intermediate level – IELTS 6 or B2.

Scholarships

There are three categories of scholarship:

• Academic: where a student shows exceptional academic ability and potential.
• Talent: Art, Drama, Music, Sport (including climbing, triathlon and equestrian).
• All Rounder: where a student demonstrates significant intellectual potential as well as providing evidence of exceptional talent in a particular discipline.

Boarding

Boarding at Sibford School is an enriching, positive experience where all are encouraged to live adventurously.

They take boarders from Year 7 and ensure they provide an environment where all of their students feel valued, respected and part of the community. Across two friendly boarding houses, they give their boarders the opportunity to develop not only socially but also personally and intellectually.

Full time boarders live on site in a boarding house at Sibford School for seven nights a week during term time. The school is responsible for the pupil’s care and well-being 24 hours a day. Full boarding fees include:

• Accommodation
• Laundry
• Help with travel arrangements
• Health care
• All meals during the week
• Weekend brunch and Sunday evening meal at weekends plus a food allowance and a supply of staple foods (milk, bread, fruit etc.)