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Our motto, ‘I have that I may give’ teaches us something powerful about learning.

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At Tudor learning is not simply about the having of knowledge or the accumulation of information; rather it is in the giving, sharing and knowing how and when to implement what we know.


Tudor girls are encouraged to take risks, develop a growth mindset and to aim high. We are a High Performance Learning pathway school, the only one in Oxfordshire and one of fewer than 15 independent schools in the UK working towards the prestigious World Class School accreditation based on cognitive and neuroscience research.

Found out more about our High Performance Learning journey here.

Approach to Learning

We understand that every girl who joins Tudor Hall begins her journey from a unique starting point. 

Key Stage 3 pupils (Years 7, 8 and 9) experience a discovery curriculum before selecting a broad and balanced programme of GCSE subjects in Years 10 and 11. Teamwork, creativity, leadership and resilience are embedded into lessons, ensuring that pupils’ learning experience is well-rounded and equips them not only with academic qualifications but also with key life skills. Class sizes are small, allowing teachers to support all pupils in reaching their academic and personal potential.

Our dedicated team of staff works with each girl to ensure she selects a broad and balanced range of options that will support her future pathway. Key Stage 4 pupils take GCSE and iGCSE qualifications, whilst Sixth Form pupils select their programme of study from an extensive choice of A Level and vocational options, with some opting to supplement their studies with an Extended Project Qualification or a Leiths Certificate in Professional Cookery.

Find out more about Tudor Hall's teaching and learning in the latest edition of The Tudor Teacher.

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Curriculum

Key Stage 3

Key Stage 3 pupils (Years 7, 8, and 9) follow a discovery curriculum encompassing core subjects, humanities, the arts and practical subjects.

Key Stage 4

Girls at Tudor Hall are individuals, and we pride ourselves on our bespoke approach to their GCSE programme of study, which allows them to pursue the combination of courses that are best suited to their skills and talents. All pupils take the core subjects of English Language and Literature and Mathematics. They choose their Science pathway (Dual Science or Triple Science) along with four additional subjects from our very broad GCSE offer.

GCSE options booklet

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Sixth Form

Sixth Form is one of the most exciting experiences of any young person's educational journey. Find out more in our Sixth Form pages.

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Performing & Creative Arts

Pupils at Tudor Hall join us with a range of gifts and talents; opportunities abound to share these within and beyond our community. Taught by inspirational professionals in their field, the performing arts offer builds confidence and resilience, encouraging risk-taking and creativity.

Pupils use our first-class Creative Arts facilities to be both creative and interpretative and can develop their skills in a broad range of disciplines, encompassing Fine Art, Ceramics, Design and Technology, Textiles and Food Technology, under the guidance of a highly-skilled teaching team.

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships at 11+, 13+ and 16+ in recognition of an individual’s potential in a particular discipline. Scholars benefit from the expertise of our staff and a range of subject-specific opportunities to broaden their skills and experience. Scholar mentoring programmes are tailored to individuals' interests and goals. Scholars give back to the Tudor community by acting as subject ambassadors, contributing regularly and enthusiastically to the life of the school in their chosen area.

Academic scholarships are awarded for the duration of the pupil’s time with us. Other scholarships, awarded at 11+ and 13+, are subject to review at 16+.

Admissions. The following Scholarships are on offer:

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Co-Curriculum

Through our extensive co-curricular programme, we focus on harnessing our pupils’ intellectual, physical and creative potential as well as developing their emotional and spiritual awareness. A well-balanced combination of academic and co-curricular learning increases the willingness to take risks, improves social interaction, develops resilience and enhances leadership skills. It is these valuable ‘soft skills’, learnt through practical application in the co-curriculum, that will allow pupils to thrive and flourish in their future lives. For more information about our diverse and broad co-curriculum, please refer to our Co-Curriculum brochure.

Sport

Sport at Tudor Hall is an integral part of school life, with opportunities to be involved at every stage of pupils’ development. We pride ourselves on catering for both the novice and elite sportswoman through a fully inclusive programme that has the individual’s needs at its heart. Sports facilities at Tudor include a heated swimming pool, a floodlit astroturf and a fitness suite.

Find out more about the wide range of sporting opportunities at Tudor Hall in our Co-Curricular Guide.

The Tudor Teacher

At Tudor Hall we recognise that one of the best ways to impact and improve our pupils' academic outcomes is a teaching body engaged in professional development, reflection and improvement.

Our regular publication, The Tudor Teacher, is another way in which our teaching staff collaborate, share best practice and ensure  Tudor Hall is at the forefront of contemporary learning. The latest edition is below, including updates on our High Performance Learning journey as a school, how peer observation makes for collaborative classrooms and how paper-free classrooms optimise learning for our Todd (Year 7) mathematicians.

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Learning Support

Pupils with additional learning requirements receive targeted support tailored to their individual needs. Pupil Passports are written in conjunction with specialist Learning Support teachers and shared with class teachers, to ensure a consistent approach and to allow the pupils’ voices to be heard.

Visit & Join

Sign up for an Open Morning or one of our regular Open Friday events to experience the spark that is 'so Tudor'. 

We'd love to see you so please get in touch today or call our friendly and welcoming school on 01295 756259.

Tudor Hall, Wykham Park, Banbury, Oxfordshire, England OX16 9UR

For all Open Mornings, Open Fridays and most visitor events, please use the main gates and driveway, postcode OX16 9UN (What3Words: alarm.empire.showed)