Oxford High School GDST

Headington, United Kingdom

  • Day School

  • 1875

  • £ 3.5K-6.3K

    • British

School History & Details

Oxford High School GDST is a well-known independent girls' school located in Oxford, England. The school is part of the Girls' Day School Trust, which is a group of independent schools in the United Kingdom that focus on providing high-quality education for girls. Oxford High School was established on November 3, 1875, in the Judge's Lodgings at 16 St. Giles in the heart of Oxford, with 29 girls and three teachers. The headmistress was Ada Benson.

    School Values

  • Confidence
  • Self-assured
  • Bold
  • Compassion
  • Empowerment

    • The GDST key values at Oxford High School include  High-achieving girls who are driven and determined to improve the world and are educated mostly via school. Girls who are resourceful, fearless of challenges, confident leaders, and questioners are developed in schools.  The GDST at Oxford High School values creativity. Every girl is encouraged to establish her own voice at Oxford High School GDST because it is a warm and approachable institution.

School Achievements

Achievements

Oxford High School GDST has a long history and a reputation for academic excellence. It offers a broad and rigorous curriculum, including a range of subjects in the sciences, humanities, arts, and more. The school often emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing not only on academic achievement but also on the personal and social development of its students.
School Achievements

Non-Academic Achievements

The extracurricular programs at Oxford High School GDST are also well-known. Oxford High School GDST typically offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations to broaden students' experiences and interests. Sports, the performing arts, debating, volunteer work, and other activities that foster students' growth as leaders and as individuals may fall under this category.  
Notable Alumni

Notable Alumni

Josephine Barnes Ursula Bethell Emma Bridgewater Jacintha Buddicom Nancy Cadogan Catherine Conybeare Charithra Chandran Dame Cressida Dick  Sian Edwards, Martha Lane Fox

School Information

Oxford, England is home to the Oxford High School GDST campus. Every new facility is made available to students by the campus for their entire growth.  

Marina Gardiner Legge

Link

01865 559888

Belbroughton Road, Oxford, OX2 6XA, Oxfordshire

Subjects & Curriculum Offered

  • Chemistry
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Mathematics
  • Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Business Studies
  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Information and Communication Technology
  • Physical Education
  • Art & Design
  • Environmental Management (EVM)
  • English – Language & Literature 
  • Ancient History
  • Geology
  • Science
  • English
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Social Studies
  • Foreign Languages
  • Music

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