Oxfordshire
Christ Church Cathedral School
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What the data says
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This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
Watch-outs
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
What to do next
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Admissions and catchment
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Entry, tests and fees
Fees
3 full days Per Term £1,915
Source · checked 28 September 2026
2 full days Per Term £1,930
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4 full days Per Term £2,880
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3 full days Per Term £2,895
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Full-time Per Term £3,840
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4 full days Per Term £3,855
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Full-time Per Term £4,820
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Pre-Prep Form 1 & Rec Per Term: £6,150
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Pre-Prep Form 2 Per Term: £6,445
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Day Boy Form 3 Per Term: £8,510
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Day Boy Forms 4 to 8 Per Term: £9,370
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Bursaries and scholarships
All Cathedral Choristers receive a bursary equivalent to two thirds of fees to support their education at Christ Church Cathedral School and in cases of genuine…
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Our Cardinal Scholarship Programme, named after our first founder, Cardinal Wolsey, is designed to reward excellence and celebrate exceptional talent.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Admissions
Assessment will be through an informal interview with the Headmaster and a test in English and Maths.
Source · checked 28 September 2026
Copied from the school's and test organisers' own pages; check them before registering or applying.
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School information
| URN | 123287 |
| Local authority | Oxfordshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-13 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Richard Murray |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | OX1 1QW |
| Latest pupils | 127 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
3 Brewer Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 1QW
www.cccs.org.uk1865242561| DfE number | 6060 |
| UKPRN | 10018423 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1943 |
| GIAS updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |