St Edward's School Oxford

What St Edward's School Oxford does

St Edward's School Oxford is an independent co-educational day and boarding school serving pupils aged 13-18 on a 100-acre campus in Summertown, approximately two miles north of Oxford city centre. Operating as a charitable company limited by guarantee (Registered Charity No: 309681) under a Board of Governors with no external ownership, the institution traces its physical heritage to red-brick buildings designed by architect William Wilkinson between 1877-1882, including the second-largest quad in Oxford and a stone Chapel with a buttressed clock tower. The school has been fully co-educational for 43 years and offers both weekly and full boarding alongside day pupil arrangements, supported by pastoral infrastructure including a Health Centre, safeguarding function, and house system.

The school's academic portfolio spans GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, and International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma pathways, complemented by a proprietary 'super-curriculum' programme of academic extension activities drawing on the school's Oxford location. Beyond the classroom, it operates an extensive co-curricular programme covering sport, music, drama, art, dance, Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award, clubs and societies, and international trips. Ancillary commercial operations include The North Wall arts venue, Teddies TV digital media platform, St Edward's Singers ensemble, venue hire for the RIBA Award-winning Olivier Hall and historic buildings, and the Beyond Teddies alumni portal serving the OSE society. Pupil information is managed through iSAMS.

Revenue is predominantly generated through recurring annual tuition fees for boarding and day pupils, billed per academic year, with supplementary income from venue hire, summer school accommodation, and the Teddies 2030 fundraising campaign. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through a traditional admissions funnel comprising open days, school visits, a Parent Ambassador referral programme, and direct application via the registrar's office. Marketing relies on the official website (stedwardsoxford.org), 'Teddies TV' video content, organic social channels (Twitter, Facebook, and multiple Instagram accounts including Teddies Friends, Teddies Rhubarb, and Teddies Partnerships), and the active OSE alumni society. Tuition pricing is not publicly disclosed in available materials.

Name

St Edward's School Oxford

Legal name

St Edward's School

Website

https://stedwardsoxford.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

St Edward's School Oxford is a UK independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 13-18, operating as a registered charity on a 100-acre Oxford campus. It delivers GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, and IB programmes alongside a super-curriculum, co-curricular activities, and venue hire services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Independent secondary education
• Boarding school services
• Co-educational boarding
• University preparation programs
• Premium day schooling

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Boarding and Day Tuition: Primary revenue from tuition fees for both boarding and day pupils aged 13-18. Fee structure includes weekly and full boarding options as well as day pupil arrangements.
2. Venue Hire: The school generates additional revenue through hiring out its facilities including the RIBA Award-winning Olivier Hall, The North Wall theatre, historic Oxford buildings, sports facilities, and accommodation for summer schools.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St Edward's School Oxford provides co-educational day and boarding secondary education for pupils aged 13–18 on a 100-acre campus in Oxford. Core offerings include academic programmes (GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, IB Diploma) with a super-curriculum extension, weekly and full boarding plus day pupil arrangements, university preparation (Oxbridge, Russell Group, QS Top 100), pastoral care, and a broad co-curricular programme. The school also generates ancillary revenue by hiring out facilities such as the RIBA Award-winning Olivier Hall, The Christie Centre, and historic Oxford buildings to external clients.

Product overview

St Edward's School Oxford is a co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 13-18. The school offers a comprehensive educational portfolio comprising academic programs (GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, IB Diploma), extensive co-curricular activities (sport, music, drama, art, dance, clubs), boarding services, and community initiatives. Beyond its core educational offerings, the school provides venue hire services (Olivier Hall, Christie Centre, historic buildings) for events and film/TV production, operates The North Wall theatre and arts venue, and runs Teddies TV video platform. The Beyond Teddies alumni platform serves former pupils with OSE society services and publications. The school also conducts international trips, Duke of Edinburgh Award programs, Combined Cadet Force, and charitable partnerships including the Teddies 2030 fundraising campaign.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Boarding and Day Pupil Services Weekly and full boarding facilities, day pupil programmes, coach transport services, and house-based pastoral life for pupils aged 13–18 at the Oxford campus.
• Academic Programmes (GCSE, IGCSE, A Level, IB Diploma) Comprehensive academic curriculum for pupils aged 13–18 covering GCSE, IGCSE, A Level and IB Diploma pathways, with a Super-Curriculum extension programme drawing on the school's Oxford location.
• Venue Hire Services Hire of school facilities including the RIBA Award-winning Olivier Hall, The Christie Centre, Big School and Old Library, Music School, and historic Oxford buildings for events, conferences, concerts, and film/TV production.
• The North Wall Arts Venue An on-campus arts venue offering theatre, gallery and studio spaces available for hire and used for performances and exhibitions including the Circa 500 staff art exhibitions.
• Higher Education and Careers Guidance Comprehensive university application support including UCAS guidance, Oxbridge preparation, overseas application counselling, and career advice for pupils in the Sixth Form.

Quantifiable outcome

• 91% of IB results graded at 7 to 5 (equivalent to A* to B)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Chelsea Football ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Groundbreaking partnership bringing Chelsea FC's professional coaches to work alongside St Edward's Football Professional. Agreement includes full-time professional coaches to develop girls' and boys' football programmes with national success ambitions. Teddies footballers visit Stamford Bridge and Cobham training ground, play matches at Kingsmeadow. Chelsea provides mentoring and US scholarship pathway support. Career guidance offered in sports management, physio, sponsorship and talent management. Holiday camps and talent centres planned for wider community.
• Gloucester RugbycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025Partnership titled 'Finding the Edge' includes joint programmes for sharing resources, coaching expertise and developmental pathways for young players. Gloucester Rugby provides professional coaching staff to run sessions at St Edward's, with pupils gaining access to Gloucester's training grounds, matchday experiences, and performance support including nutrition, fitness and sports science. Partnership also extends to local community through joint events and workshops.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Radley College: Single-sex boarding school located near Abingdon, a short distance from Oxford. Highly comparable in scale, premium UK boarding positioning, and co-curricular breadth; the most direct UK independent peer in the Oxford region.
• Stowe School: Co-educational boarding school in Buckinghamshire of similar size, age range, and premium-fee positioning. A direct competitor for UK and international boarding families outside London.
• Repton School: Derbyshire-based co-educational day and boarding school with a similar mix of UK and international pupils. Comparable in academic profile, size, and premium-fee positioning.
• Oundle School: Large co-educational day and boarding school in Northamptonshire offering GCSE, A-Level and IB. Closely comparable in curriculum breadth (including IB), co-curricular depth, and market positioning.
• Uppingham School: Rutland-based co-educational boarding school of similar size and academic standing. Directly comparable in full-boarding model, international mix, and competition for the same UK boarding families.
• d'Overbroeck's: Oxford-based independent day and boarding school serving ages 11-18, including a strong international cohort. Directly competes for the same Oxford premium families, particularly for sixth-form entry.
• Magdalen College School: Oxford-based independent school (with a junior school in the city and senior school nearby) offering day and boarding for ages 4-18. Strong direct competitor for academically ambitious Oxford families.

Regional players

• Shiplake College: Co-educational day and boarding school in Henley-on-Thames within the wider Oxfordshire region. Comparable in age range and boarding model, though typically positioned at a slightly lower fee point than St Edward's.
• The Dragon School: Pre-prep and prep school in Oxford for ages 3-13. A key feeder source for St Edward's senior school as well as a competitor at the lower-age premium end of the Oxford independent market.

Broad incumbents

• Harrow School: One of the UK's most prestigious full-boarding schools. Competes for the same high-net-worth UK and international cohort, though traditionally boys-only and positioned at the very top of the premium market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/teddiesoxford
• Facebookfacebook.com/St-Edwards-School-Oxford-127564094431163
• Instagraminstagram.com/teddies_partnerships
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-edwards-oxford

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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