Padworth College

We celebrate individuality and embrace global citizenship

About us

We are an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for children aged 13 to 18.

Padworth College was founded in 1963 by Oxford University tutor, Peter Fison, and a group of Oxford dons whose vision was to bring Oxford’s educational philosophy of tutorial teaching to school-level education.

Individuality is celebrated through our highly differentiated learning approach, small informal classes and a personal, first name basis. Each student follows his or her own individual and unique programme of learning that reflects career aspirations, as well as personal interests and ability.

Our approach to learning is enquiry-based and interactive – “You are you and you are unique. If you follow in the footprint of others, you won’t make any of your own.”

Students at Padworth embrace the mind-set of global citizenship. Our student body, representing approximately 30 different nationalities, celebrates cultural diversity. Our boarding, with its strong focus on pastoral care and student welfare, ensures there is a balance of academic study alongside recreational and social activities.

We are located close to London and Heathrow International Airport, in an historic country estate in the middle of a picturesque and safe environment. At Padworth, we celebrate individuality and embrace global citizenship.

What is unique about studying at Padworth?

• A Padworth education is based on the Oxford University tutorial model of teaching, with small informal classes and a personal, first name basis.
• A programme of learning is devised for each individual student that reflects career aspirations, as well as personal interests and ability.
• Our class sizes are small for optimum learning and to encourage student- teacher interaction.
• We embrace the mind-set of global citizenship.
• Our student body, representing approximately 30 different nationalities, celebrates cultural diversity.
• We combine a traditional British, well-balanced curriculum with a modern and unique approach to learning.
• We provide challenging and in-depth study as preparation for entrance to top universities.
• Our boarding, with its strong focus on pastoral care and student welfare, ensures there is a balance of academic study alongside recreational and social activities.
• We are located close to London and Heathrow International Airport, in an historic country estate in the middle of a picturesque and safe environment.

Join us to pursue your uniqueness and leave us inspiring the world! Join our unique community!