Oxford High Prep School

🌈 Together We Shine 🌈

Our Pride quilt is finally complete, and we can’t wait to display it as part of our refurbishment.

Created by Mrs Walker’s sewing club alongside women from our local residential home, the quilt is made up of squares of fabric contributed by our community, stitched together to create one shared piece.

We love what this project represents: community, inclusivity and connection.

Our Year 6 pupils traded Oxford’s dreaming spires for an immersive journey into China’s rich culture during their recent workshop.

Led by a guest expert who has visited more than 30 ethnic groups across China, the session deepened students’ understanding of the country’s cultural diversity. From traditions and festivals to music, dance and everyday life, pupils engaged with curiosity and enthusiasm throughout.

Exciting news. 🎉 Our brand new Murray Building is officially open!

Designed with modern learning spaces and inviting outdoor areas, we know it will be filled with curiosity, creativity, friendship and laughter for years to come.

A fun fact behind the name: the building honours the Murray family, who worked alongside their father, James Murray, on the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary in the Scriptorium - located on the site of what is now our woodland walk.

With strong links between the Murray daughters and Oxford High School, we’re delighted to celebrate this fascinating piece of Oxford history as part of our own story.

Our Year 5 students enjoyed an immersive trip to Pitt Rivers as part of their cross-curricular shadow puppetry project – a collaboration between Mandarin and Music, which brings together Chinese-language shadow puppet storytelling with musical accompaniment.

During the trip, students had the opportunity to handle Javanese puppets and even took part in a shadow puppet performance, before exploring the museum and gaining fascinating insights into global puppetry traditions.

With the arrival of the Summer Term, we’ve been looking back at some of the highlights of the year so far - and our Year 3 parent showcase was certainly one of them.

Embracing a ‘Pirates vs Mermaids’ theme, our students took to the stage and delivered a performance full of parrots, pearls, plunder, and plenty of personality!🧜‍♀️🏴‍☠️ ⚓

Bravo Year 3.

Starting school can feel like a big step - for both parents and daughters.

We know how important it is to feel confident you’ve found the right environment: somewhere your daughter will be understood, supported and excited to begin her journey.

At Oxford High Prep, we specialise in girls’ education and in helping every pupil transition into school life with confidence.

Join us at our Open Morning on 7 May to find out more - https://oxfordhigh.gdst.net/admissions/open-days/

Happy Earth Day! 🌍

Did you know that Earth Studies is part of our curriculum here at Oxford High Prep? From climate change to fast fashion, the subject explores global environmental issues, helping students understand the impact humans have on our planet, while empowering them to think about solutions and how they can make a difference.

We also connect learning to the local community, with our Year 5 students having visited Waste2Taste cafe, where they discovered how surplus food can be used to reduce waste.

And just like that, the Summer Term arrives… ☀️

From charitable activities to adventure-packed school trips and dazzling drama productions, this year has been full of moments to remember – and we have no doubt this term will bring many more!

Welcome back, Oxford High Prep.

Starting school is an exciting milestone, but it can also feel like a leap into the unknown.

The good news? There are simple, everyday habits you can build into your routine to help your daughter feel confident and ready for her first day.

At Oxford High Prep, we focus on nurturing confidence, encouraging every girl to use her voice, and giving her the freedom to try new things without fear of getting it wrong.

To discover more about school readiness, and how we support our pupils in the early years, join us at our open morning on 7 May.

https://oxfordhigh.gdst.net/admissions/open-days/

Our recent ISI inspection report reflects what makes Oxford High Prep such a special place to begin a learning journey. Here, every child is nurtured and encouraged to grow in confidence, curiosity and independence, developing key skills across every aspect of school life.

Want to experience the Oxford High Prep magic for yourself? Join us at our upcoming open morning on 7th May and see our school in action - https://oxfordhigh.gdst.net/admissions/open-days/