PREP SCHOOL
Academic
Life
Where Girls Begin Boldly
At Oxford High Prep School, we believe the early years of education should be filled with joy, discovery, and confidence. Our curriculum is designed to spark curiosity, nurture individuality, and build the foundations for a lifetime of fearless learning.
Built for Girls from the Start
We know how girls learn best and we shape everything around that.
In our all-girls environment, your daughter is free to be herself, to take risks, and to grow without limits. There are no stereotypes here, just space to explore, lead, and thrive.
By age 9, girls attending GDST schools are already more confident than their peers. The impact goes far beyond academics: they are bolder in trying new things, more willing to step into leadership, and less likely to hold back because of gender stereotypes.
The result? A stronger foundation for life, where ambition feels natural, confidence becomes second nature, and no future is off limits.
Academic Foundations with a Future-facing Twist
Yes, we teach the core subjects with academic rigour we are known for. But we also go further. Our unique curriculum includes exciting subjects like Global Studies, Earth Studies, and Mandarin, all taught by teachers who love what they do.
It’s all about enabling the girls to see the bigger picture by connecting with the world around them. From caring for our planet and understanding different cultures, to thinking creatively about the world they live in.
“In the prep and pre-prep, the well-planned, balanced and engaging curriculum blends academic studies with opportunities for pupils to participate in a wide range of life-enhancing and stimulating co-curricular activities that broaden and enrich their experiences.”
— Independent Schools Inspectorate, 2026
Learning that's Lively and Meaningful
We believe learning should be lived. Whether it’s composing music for a science-themed puppet show or exploring history through storytelling and art, our approach is hands-on, minds-on and full of purpose. It’s the kind of learning that sticks and that children love.
“A reassuringly well-planned education that builds knowledge layer by careful layer.”
— The Good Schools Guide
Voices that Shape the Future
From the moment they start, our pupils know their voices matter. Yes, from the age of 4 they’re not just part of the conversation, they’re helping to shape it.
Oxford High School girls are sparking eco-initiatives, choosing topics they’d like to discuss in PSHE, or co-creating lessons with their teachers. From a young age they are encouraged and supported to lead, speak up and make a real change, no matter how old they are!
Beyond the Classroom, Beyond Expectations
Our girls are constantly encouraged to explore, connect and grow. Here that means putting on shows, den building in the woods, heading off on the legendary residential trips with friends and stepping into leadership for the very first time.
All of these experiences go well beyond the classroom to build confidence and see what they’re really capable of.
