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Welcome to Cokethorpe

Nestled in 150 acres of glorious West Oxfordshire parkland,
our co-educational Prep and Senior School offers exceptional breadth
and individual focus, creating an environment where pupils grow into
confident, curious, and compassionate young people.

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Next Open Morning

Saturday 14 March 2026

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Discover our Approach to Learning

From the earliest steps in education to the final preparations for exams,
our teaching is guided by expert, research-informed practice.
Every stage of a pupil’s academic journey is carefully considered to inspire achievement and nurture a lifelong love of learning.

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Providing Exceptional Breadth

Education at Cokethorpe extends far beyond the classroom.
With over 35 clubs in the Prep School and more than 100 in the Senior School,
pupils enjoy opportunities that enrich their experience and encourage them
to discover new passions and talents.

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Providing Exceptional Breadth

Education at Cokethorpe extends far beyond the classroom.
With over 35 clubs in the Prep School and more than 100 in the Senior School,
pupils enjoy opportunities that enrich their experience and encourage them
to discover new passions and talents.

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Meet the Head

Welcome to Cokethorpe, a school where research-informed learning and teaching
meet a spirit of belonging. Here, boys and girls aged four to eighteen are inspired
and guided to achieve more than they thought possible.

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A Supportive Community

Our pastoral care is one of our greatest strengths. Rooted in kindness and mutual respect, our community ensures every pupil feels valued and supported.
Formal structures and informal relationships work together to create a safe,
nurturing environment where pupils thrive.

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Inspiring Pupils

Episode One

Caellum (Upper Sixth, Vanbrugh) discusses his achievements to date, his aspirations for the future and how the one has supported the other.

Episode Two

Savannah, a vibrant Second Former, is not just a student but a dedicated dancer with a passion that knows no bounds!

Episode Three

Henry (Fourth Form, Gascoigne) is a Scholar and DT Award Holder. He talks us through his inspiration to start a landscaping business based on a challenge set by his Business teacher.

Episode Four

Lottie (Third Form, Gascoigne) is a Scholar and Music Award Holder. She talks us through her achievements and aspirations in music, academics and marathon kayaking.

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inspiring Pupils

Look out for the next episode in the Inspiring Pupils series arriving soon.

Cokethorpe Conversations

Getting to know our new Head

Dr Squire discusses the past, present and future as she prepares to take the reins.

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The foundation of the school environment

Cokethorpe prides itself on the strength of the pastoral care system. Mr Stevens, Deputy Headmaster, discusses what makes the system so effective.

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Approaches to Learning in a Digital Age

Our Director of Studies discusses the symbiotic relationship between traditional approaches to teaching and the burgeoning opportunities for integration of technology into the modern classroom.

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Play-based Learning in the Pre-Prep

Reception Class Teacher, Caroline Brash, explains play-based learning and its wider benefits to children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Stepping Up: life in and after Sixth Form

The move to Sixth Form is commonly recognised as one of the more significant transitions in a child’s educational development.

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Developing Courage at Cokethorpe

Discover how Cokethorpe School develops courage in pupils through music, performance and cocurricular opportunities that encourage them to step beyond their comfort zones.

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Giving Back

We spoke to Miss Freeman about giving back (fundraising) in the Prep School and why the concept of giving is so important for young people.

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The House System

Building a strong pastoral system: three of our former Heads of House, Matthew, Bella, and Freddie, discuss their experiences of the House system at Cokethorpe.

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Approaches to Learning

Whether at the earliest stages of learning or in the final preparations for A Levels, expert consideration is given to the approaches to learning at each stage of a pupil’s academic development at Cokethorpe.

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The Co-Curricular Programme

Our Co-Curricular Programme covers the performing and creative arts, sport and outdoor education, the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, and our extensive range of clubs and societies.

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Discover Cokethorpe

What you will discover when you visit Cokethorpe is more than a stunning vista. Pupils have an exceptional breadth of opportunity and are supported with a truly individual focus.

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Book your tour today

Come and visit Cokethorpe, whether for an Open Morning, one of our monthly
Meet the Head events, or a personal Tour, and Discover Your Cokethorpe.

Discover Your Cokethorpe