Open Day Information

Cothill Private Tours and Meet the Head are available please register online

Event date: 4 Jul 2025

"Cothill is a small school, but a big family."

Cothill is a small school, but a big family. Our scale allows us to ensure each pupil is treated as an individual, nurtured and encouraged to find their strengths and develop their foundations. Whether as a boarder, a day pupil or a combination of the two, pupils are given the foundations to overcome the challenges they will encounter at the next stage of their education and beyond. The dedicated staff instil a love of discovery and learning among the pupils, both in the classroom and beyond. We see ourselves as the protectors of childhood while giving our pupils the skills they need for a bright future. These are exciting times for Cothill. After 150 years as a dedicated and successful boys' Prep boarding school, we have opened our doors to day and Flexi boarding pupils.  Alongside this, we look forward to welcoming girls to join Cothill from September 2025. As such, we will be open to many more families, so if you are considering a full boarding, a bit of both or a day place for your sons and daughters, then I hope you will take time to enjoy browsing through our website. You are welcome to sign up to one of our exciting events dedicated to giving you and your child an enjoyable introduction to Cothill life. Cothill is globally recognised as one of the UK’s leading prep schools set in wonderful grounds just a short drive from central Oxford. Our pupils enjoy inspirational teaching and an amazing range of opportunities outside the classroom – not to mention proven preparation for entry to some of the country’s top schools. They leave us as confident, happy young adults who know, and embrace, the value of hard work, integrity, teamwork and decency – young people of whom we are always incredibly proud, and who we know will forge new paths and make a difference in the world.