Admissions

Welcome to Cokethorpe School,  where every journey begins with a sense of belonging.
Our Admissions team is here to guide you warmly through each step, ensuring your family feels supported
and inspired from the very first conversation to your child’s first day. 

Join the Cokethorpe community. 

How to choose the right Independent School in Oxfordshire

Choosing an independent school is one of the most important decisions a family will make. In Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, parents are fortunate to have a wide range of excellent schools to consider, each with its own character, strengths, and approach.

The challenge is not finding a good school but finding the right one for your child.

How Bursaries work at Independent Schools

Bursaries play an important role in making independent education accessible to a wider range of families. For those exploring schools in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, understanding how bursaries work can help clarify what may be possible.

What parents should ask at a School Open Morning

An Open Morning is one of the most valuable opportunities to understand whether a school is the right fit for your child.
Knowing what to ask can help you move beyond first impressions and gain a deeper insight into daily life, academic approach, and pastoral care.

What makes a strong Sixth Form experience?

Sixth Form is a pivotal stage in a young person’s education. It is a time of increasing independence, academic focus, and preparation for life beyond school. For families in Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds, choosing the right Sixth Form is about more than subject choice alone.

Open Mornings and Visits

Discover the heart of Cokethorpe by joining us for one of our Open Mornings and personal tours. These occasions are designed to give you a true sense of our vibrant community, our ethos, and the opportunities awaiting your child. 

We offer regular Meet the Head events, affording families the opportunity to hear from our Head, Dr Sarah Squire, and for an informal Q&A over refreshments. These events run from 9.30am to 10.30am with optional tours of the Prep School, Senior School, or the Sixth Form Centre commencing thereafter. 

Admissions Process

Our admissions process is clear, supportive, and tailored to your child’s stage of education. From initial enquiry to registration, we ensure every family feels informed and confident. 

Check the processes and requirements for your child’s entry to Cokethorpe, which varies depending on the year group your child will join. 

Next Open Morning

Saturday 9 May 2026 | 9.30am – 12.30pm

An opportunity to tour the School, hear from the Head, meet our pupils and students and get a flavour of the exceptional breadth and individual focus enjoyed by Cokethorpe’s pupils.

Scholarships and Awards

At Cokethorpe, we celebrate talent and dedication. Our scholarships and awards recognise pupils who demonstrate exceptional ability or commitment, encouraging them to flourish academically and personally. 

Learning at Cokethorpe School is a dynamic and challenging process. We want every pupil to be ready to challenge themselves and to embrace the many opportunities that the School offers. Our Scholarships and Awards aim to recognise and promote those who embody the attitude and approach to learning that we value, as well as those with a particular aptitude for a subject or activity. 

Fees and Bursaries

We believe in making a Cokethorpe education accessible. Our transparent fee structure and means-tested bursaries ensure that financial circumstances do not stand in the way of opportunity. 

Our termly fees and additional charges – such as the Cokethorpe Transport Network and Individual Music Tuition – are available for the current academic year. The School offers bursary awards to those parents whose income is such that they would not otherwise be able to pay the full fees and are decided at the discretion of the Head, in consultation with the Bursar and in accordance with the policy agreed by the Board of Governors.

Where next?

Discover Cokethorpe
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.

Facilities and Grounds
Facilities and the Parkland

What strikes you first is the beauty of our extensive parkland setting, venture further beyond the gates and you will discover there is a great deal more to what Cokethorpe has to offer.

Academic
Academic

Our research-informed educational model, coupled with modern pedagogical approaches, ensures pupils learn in a vibrant, engaging and intellectually stimulating environment.

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.

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