About Bloxham School
Bloxham School is a co-educational independent day school in Bloxham, Oxfordshire. Entry to Year 7 (11+) is via the ISEB Common Pre-Test, the online adaptive assessment used by leading UK independent senior schools, covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and may include an interview. The school offers a comprehensive education with a wide range of academic, sporting, musical, dramatic and artistic opportunities.
Bloxham School is committed to providing an outstanding educational experience for every pupil, with excellent academic results, strong pastoral care and a thriving extracurricular programme. Scholarships and bursaries are available to support pupils with talent and financial need. GCSE 9-7: 80%.
Year 7 Admissions Guide for Bloxham School
Bloxham School Admissions Criteria
Bloxham School is a co-educational independent day school in Bloxham, Oxfordshire. Entry to Year 7 (11+) is via the ISEB Common Pre-Test, the online adaptive assessment used by leading UK independent senior schools, covering English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and may include an interview. The school offers a comprehensive education with a wide range of academic, sporting, musical, dramatic and artistic opportunities.
- ✓Step 1 — Initial enquiry: Contact the Admissions Team at Bloxham School to register your interest and request a prospectus. Visit the school on an Open Day or arrange a private tour to experience the school environment first-hand.
- ✓Step 2 — Submit registration: Complete the online (or paper) registration form and pay the registration fee to formally apply for a Year 7 place at Bloxham School. Early registration is recommended — many independent schools have rolling admissions and limited Year 7 places.
- ✓Step 3 — Reference from current school: The school will request an academic and pastoral reference from your child's current school. This provides insight into your child's academic progress, character and suitability.
- ✓Step 4 — ISEB Common Pre-Test: Your child will sit the ISEB Common Pre-Test online — the standardised, adaptive assessment used by Bloxham School and over 90 other UK independent senior schools. The test covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning and takes 2 hours 15 minutes in total. It is age-standardised to allow fair comparison across applicants.
- ✓Step 5 — Interview (where applicable): Many independent schools include an interview as part of the selection process — this is a friendly conversation to learn about his interests, motivations and aspirations.
- ✓Step 6 — Written decision: Following the assessment, parents are notified in writing whether him child has been offered a place at Bloxham School.
- ✓Step 7 — Accept the place: To accept an offer, parents complete an acceptance form and pay a deposit to secure the place. The deposit is typically credited against future school fees.
- ✓Academic Scholarships: Awarded to applicants demonstrating exceptional academic ability in the entrance assessment.
- ✓Music Scholarships: For pupils with proven musical ability — supported by an audition.
- ✓Art & Drama Scholarships: For pupils with strong creative and performance ability, supported by a portfolio or audition.
- ✓Sport Scholarships: For pupils with talent and achievement in sport at a competitive level.
- ✓Bursary Awards: Means-tested financial support for families who require help with school fees at Bloxham School. Awards are typically assessed annually.
- ✓Sibling Discount: Available at many independent schools for families with multiple children attending.
Bloxham School Oversubscription Criteria
- Looked-after and previously looked-after children (highest priority).
- Children who achieve the highest scores in the 11+ entrance test.
- Children living within the school's priority catchment area.
- Children with siblings currently attending Bloxham School.
- All other qualifying children ranked by distance from the school.
Key Dates & Deadlines — Bloxham School 2026
| 📌 Open Events | Throughout the year — check school website to register |
| 📌 Application Window | Rolling admissions — apply early to secure assessment slot |
| 📌 Entrance Assessment | Arranged after registration submitted |
| 📌 Decision Notification | Following assessment, by written letter from the Head |
| 📌 Acceptance & Deposit | Deposit required to secure offered place |
How to Apply to Bloxham School
Step 1 — Visit Bloxham School on its 60-acre Oxfordshire campus
Visit Bloxham School on its 60-acre Oxfordshire campus — attend an Open Event or personal tour (Open Mornings throughout the year)
Step 2 — Complete the online registration form
Complete the online registration form on the school's admissions portal
Step 3 — Pay the £240 registration fee
Pay the £240 registration fee
Step 4 — From September 2025: candidates joining Third Form in
From September 2025: candidates joining Third Form in 2027 assessed in Year 7; those joining in 2028 assessed in Lent Term of Year 6
Step 5 — The school requests a confidential reference from your
The school requests a confidential reference from your child's current school
Step 6 — Your child sits the entrance assessment at Bloxham
Your child sits the entrance assessment at Bloxham
Step 7 — Attend an interview as part of the assessment process
Attend an interview as part of the assessment process
Step 8 — On acceptance, pay the deposit
On acceptance, pay the deposit. Candidates who don't meet entrance criteria in Year 6 may reapply in Year 7 or 8
Independent Subjects Tested at Bloxham School
Scholarships & Bursaries at Bloxham School
Available scholarships and bursaries: Academic, Music, Art, Drama, Sport Scholarships. Means-tested bursaries available.
Outcome announced: Awards announced alongside offers
Additional notes: Bloxham School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school in Oxfordshire. Lower School is Monday to Friday (optional Saturday morning sport). All school fees include core curricular materials, day trips, and some whole-year activity camps. Additional overnight stays for day boarders charged at £59/night. Late applications for 11+, 13+ or 16+ entry welcome.
Independent Practice Papers for Bloxham School
Bloxham School uses ISEB Common Pre-Test format. Our Practice Papers is a great way to practice for the exam — with full video explanations for every question.
- 3 × English, Maths, VR & NVR tests
- 600 video explanations
- 31.5 hours of video content
- 3 × English, Maths, VR & NVR tests
- 600 video explanations
- 28.5 hours of video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 11.5 hrs video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 11 hrs video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 9.5 hrs video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 10 hrs video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 9.5 hrs video content
- 4 mixed-subject practice tests
- 200 video explanations
- 9 hrs video content
How to Prepare for the Bloxham School 11+ Exam
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Simulating real exam conditions means no surprises on the day — your child knows what to expect.
Academic Performance at Bloxham School (GCSE & A-Level Results)
Bloxham is a smaller school with a holistic, all-rounder focus, where individual attention helps pupils achieve their potential across a broad curriculum at GCSE and A-Level.
- GCSE: a balanced, challenging curriculum with strong individual support.
- A-Level: a wide Sixth Form offer of over 20 subjects.
- Progression: pupils progress to a range of universities.
Exam results change annually, so always confirm the latest published figures on the school’s website.
Catchment Area for Bloxham School
Bloxham School is an independent school and does not operate a catchment area. Places are open to day and boarding families from across north Oxfordshire and beyond (the school is easily reached from Banbury and commutable from London), with entry by assessment rather than where a family lives.
The single-site campus sits in the village of Bloxham near Banbury; pupils join as day pupils, day boarders, weekly or full boarders, with entry at 11+, 13+ and the Sixth Form.
Pastoral Care, Sport & Extracurricular Life
Founded in 1860 by the Reverend Philip Reginald Egerton and a member of the Anglican Woodard family of schools, Bloxham School is a co-educational independent day and boarding school (ages 11–18) on a single-site campus near Banbury in north Oxfordshire, with the motto ‘Justorum semita lux splendens’ (the path of the just is a shining light). Fully co-educational since 1998, it is a smaller school known for gold-standard pastoral care and a holistic, all-rounder ethos within a Christian-values boarding community.
Its facilities support a broad co-curricular programme across sport, technology and the arts. For the full list, see the school’s own website.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bloxham School
How do I get into Bloxham School?
To gain entry to Bloxham School Year 7, parents register their child with the Admissions Team, submit a registration fee and arrange for the child to sit the 11+ entrance assessment covering English and Mathematics. A reference from the current school is required. Following the assessment and any interview, parents are notified in writing of the outcome.
Does Bloxham School use the ISEB Common Pre-Test?
Yes. Bloxham School uses the ISEB Common Pre-Test as part of its 11+ admissions process. The ISEB Common Pre-Test is an online, adaptive assessment commissioned by ISEB and developed by GL Assessment, used by over 90 leading UK independent senior schools. It covers English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning and takes 2 hours 15 minutes to complete. Results are age-standardised and shared with all senior schools the candidate has registered with.
What is the 11+ exam at Bloxham School?
Bloxham School uses its own 11+ entrance assessment for Year 7 entry. The assessment covers English and Mathematics, designed to identify both current ability and future academic potential. An interview with the Head or Deputy Head may also form part of the selection process.
Are there scholarships at Bloxham School?
Yes. Bloxham School offers Academic, Music, Art, Drama and Sport scholarships. Means-tested Bursary Awards are also available to support families requiring financial assistance with school fees. Contact the Admissions Office for current scholarship and bursary information.
When should I apply to Bloxham School?
Most independent schools including Bloxham School accept applications throughout the year, but Year 7 places are often offered 12-18 months in advance. Register early — ideally by Year 5 (age 9-10) — to secure assessment slots and avoid disappointment.
Are there free Independent 11+ practice papers for Bloxham School?
Yes. ExamTutor offers a free Independent 11+ Practice Test Paper and free Tutor Video Explanations. The practice paper matches the format of independent school 11+ entrance exams covering English and Mathematics — the subjects typically tested at Bloxham School. No registration required.
When is the Bloxham School 11+ registration deadline?
The registration deadline at Bloxham School is See school website for current registration and scholarship deadlines. The registration fee is £240. Always check the school's official admissions page for current details.
When are Bloxham School 11+ results announced?
At Bloxham School, 11+ assessment results are After assessment. The deadline to accept a place is As specified in offer letter.