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St Hugh's School
Independent school · Oxfordshire
| Address | Carswell Manor, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, SN7 8PT |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–16 |
| Pupils | 310 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | Boarding school |
| Phone | 01367870700 |
| Website | https://www.st-hughs.co.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Fri 11 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Thu 22 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Sat 10 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Tue 20 Apr 2027, Wed 21 Apr 2027
'Half term begins' on a Friday; the school calendar shows half term beginning 5:30pm that Friday, so the Friday is the last school day. Autumn resumption written 'Monday, 2rd November'. Bank holiday Mon 3 May (no school). Term ends Fri 9 Jul for Pre-Prep; Speech Day for Years 3-8 Sat 10 Jul.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 8 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 1 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Tue 11 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Wed 26 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Sat 8 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Fri 3 Sep 2027, Mon 6 Sep 2027, Tue 7 Sep 2027, Mon 10 Jan 2028, Mon 24 Apr 2028, Tue 25 Apr 2028
Bank holiday Mon 1 May (no school). Term ends Fri 7 Jul for Pre-Prep; Speech Day for Years 3-8 Sat 8 Jul.
Fees 2026-27
Fees per term.
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Nursery (full time per term) (VAT exempt) | £4,825.00 |
| Reception | £5,980.00 |
| Years 1 and 2 | £6,475.00 |
| Middle School - Years 3 and 4 | £8,865.00 |
| Upper School - Years 5 to 8 | £9,990.00 |
| Senior School - Years 9 to 11 (including early adopter discount) | £8,990.00 |
| Weekly Boarding | £2,388.00 |
Registration fee: £90.00
Deposit: £600.00
Autumn Term 2026 column used. VAT treatment of tuition not stated (Nursery marked VAT exempt; registration fee and deposits stated inc. VAT). Deposit £600 for Nursery to Year 6, £1,200 for Year 7 to 10. Flexi boarding £64. 10% Early Adopter Reduction for Year 9/10 joiners in 2026 and 2027.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Three Open Mornings a year plus themed open events, booked online; individual visits or an online meeting with the Registrar can also be arranged.
Open events: Whole School Open Morning Fri 5 Feb 2027, STEM Open Morning (Reception to Year 5) Sat 6 Mar 2027, Whole School Open Morning Fri 7 May 2027, Early Years Open Morning Sat 12 Jun 2027
Offers bursaries.
Source: school admissions page
School bus routes
| Route | Areas served | First pick-up |
|---|---|---|
| Oxford Route | Summertown, Hinksey, Tubney | 07:15 |
| Radley Route | Radley College, Abingdon, Marcham, Kingston Bagpuize, Southmoor | 07:20 |
| Burford Route | Witney, Burford, Filkins, Lechlade, Faringdon | 07:10 |
| Eynsham Route | Eynsham, Stanton Harcourt, Standlake, Bampton | 07:25 |
| Watchfield Route | Highworth, Shrivenham, Watchfield, Fernham | 07:15 |
| Wantage Route | East Hendred, Wantage, Grove, Goosey, East Hanney | 07:20 |
Cost: Free from September 2026 (previously £5 per journey per child)
Source: school transport page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.