Sibford School
Sibford School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Banbury, Oxfordshire, educating pupils aged 3 - 18 and founded in 1842. Boarding fees are £15,100 - £16,858 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 11 - 18
- Ethos
- Quaker
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Sibford
The story, ethos and character of Sibford.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Quaker
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Evans
Sibford is an Independent Co-ed School for children from 3 years to 18 years old nestled in 50 acres of secure English countryside near the Cotswolds. Large cities are easily accessible, with Oxford being just a 20-minute train journey and London being 55 minutes away.
There is easy access to Heathrow, Gatwick and Birmingham Airports, plus many other regional airports, which are particularly good for European students (Sibford organises the transfers from the airport). Sibford's location means culture is extremely by and we organise social excursions to nearby places such as Oxford, Stratford-upon-Avon and Cheltenham.
The school is set in more than 50 acres of safe and secure grounds.
The school offers boarding from Year 7 to Year 12, and has various programmes on offer, from overseas children joining for one term, one year or more, or even for short term immersion places for 2-4 weeks. Academically, Sibford is strong. The Department of Education has listed Sibford in the top 20% of all schools nationally for the progress made in our A level results and in the top 5% for progress made in BTEC courses.
We are proud of the wide range of backgrounds that boarders bring with them to Sibford and feel this adds an international dimension to a rural school. This in turn adds to the diversity of Sibford and provides increased understanding of different cultures for all.
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Academics at Sibford
What pupils study at Sibford — and where it takes them.
from maths, science and humanities through to art, music and drama. We have a reputation for enhancing the abilities of our pupils and are well known for our strong value-added results. Pupils who come to us regularly achieve better grades than their original assessment would predict.
We are also proud to be known as a dyslexia friendly school and provide specialist for those pupils who require additional help. +8 photos Performing and creative arts Sibford School has a dedicated Music School comprising Ensemble Room (with Grand Piano), fully equipped technical and recording studio, practice rooms, quartet room and classrooms.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Sibford students leave the school to go to a wide range of destinations: Recent leavers destinations include: Aberystwyth University Bath Spa University Cardiff University Durham University Goldsmiths University Harper Adams University Kings College London Nottingham Trent University Oxford Brookes University Queen Mary University of London Regents University Royal Agricultural College University College London University of Birmingham University of Exeter University of Leeds University of Liverpool University of Nottingham University of Sheffield University of Southampton University of Suffolk University of Sussex University of Westminster University of York Warwick University York University Nottingham Trent University Harper Adams University Oxford Brookes University Bath Spa University Goldsmiths University
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Sibford
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Sibford.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 1, Boys 1, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- No
Our on-site catering team work hard toprovide locally sourced fresh produce. Different diets are catered for, for example to be responsive to any allergy or religious considerations, and there is always a vegetarian option and a salad bar available.
Boarders have plenty of opportunity to make suggestions about menus as boarding House Captains and deputies/ prefects meet with the Head Chef on a regular basis to discuss ways to improve meals and vary the menu. We also have 'international' food days throughout the year, to celebrate the cuisine from around the world.
A genuine home away from home
We have two boarding houses: Margaret Fell, which caters for girls aged between 11 and 18; and Fielding, which caters for boys aged between 11 and 18. Our houses are run by House Parents (some of whom are also teachers) who work hard to create a family style environment.
House parents live at either end of the boarding houses. They know our boarders well, and, like parents, try to keep informed of their progress at school, whilst also giving them a secure home to retreat to from the pressures of academic work.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Sibford admissions
How children join Sibford, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Students living outside of the European Union require a Confirmation of Acceptance to Study letter (CAS) to their visa application to the United Kingdom Border Agency (UKBA). This will be issued on acceptance of the offered and payment of deposit.
Sibford School will not issue a CAS unless all criteria are met as per the UK Border Agency Regulations. Special notes to agents about entry to the school For agents placing new pupils from September 2026 we will pay a commission of 15% of the first year's fees.
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Sibford fees & funding
What Sibford costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Sibford.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Sibford against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Sibford location & travel
Where Sibford is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Sibford Ferris, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX15 5QL, England Airport transfer Students on the International boarding package get two airport transfers per term included with their fees. Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0)1295 781200 Website https://sibford.
org. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Birmingham 49 64 2. London Heathrow 75 96 3. London Gatwick 113 137 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Banbury 8 20 Local accommodation You can find various accommodation options to suit different preferences.
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