“NCS provides the best learning environment for any school-aged boy to study and grow in every way. It is truly a gem in Oxford.”
- NCS Community Survey 2022 -
Rated 'excellent' in every aspect by the ISI, and founded as an integral part of New College in 1379, New College School is one of the country’s leading pre-prep and prep schools. Situated at the heart of the University of Oxford, we feed to top independent senior and boarding schools throughout Oxfordshire and nationwide.
NCS has a reputation for academic excellence, nurturing pastoral care, and dynamic creative arts, taking our musical lead from our world-famous choristers. Learning in a school nestled among Oxford's colleges, NCS boys from the age of four have unrivalled access to stunning educational and cultural facilities and resources. They also learn to be healthy, caring and responsible citizens, making positive contributions to a fast-changing world.
What’s On
- 17AprStaff INSETAll Day
- 18AprStaff INSETAll Day
- 19AprAfter-School Enrichment Activities Start (pre-prep and prep)All Day
- 19AprVMT 1:1 Music Lessons Start (pre-prep and prep)All Day
- 19AprStart of School TermAll Day
- 19AprChapel. Speaker: The Headmaster09:00 – 09:00
- 19AprYear 6-8 Wellbeing: How to prepare for assessments while staying happy and healthy, led by the Headmaster11:50 – 11:50
- 19AprYear 7 Leadership Evening (ends 19.00)17:00 – 17:00
- 26AprJunior Maths Challenge: Years 7-8 11.50-12.50; Years 5-6 12.30-13.30All Day
- 26AprChapel. Speaker: Mr Richard Bayfield, Project Director, Gradel Quadrangles, and former NCS parent09:00 – 09:00
- 26AprU11 A&B Cricket vs Abingdon Prep, Away14:15 – 14:15
- 26AprU13 A&B Cricket vs Abingdon Prep, Home14:15 – 14:15
- 01MaySchool and bank holidayAll Day
- 03MayChapel. Speaker: The Revd Canon Dr Robin Ward, Principal, St Stephen's House09:00 – 09:00
- 03MayU13 A (5 pairs) Tennis vs Cranford House, Home14:30 – 14:30
- 03MayU13 A&B Cricket vs Cranford House, Home14:30 – 14:30
- 03MayU11 A&B Cricket vs MCS, Away14:30 – 14:30
- 03MayParents’ Evening with Visiting Music Teachers and Organist/Assistant Organist (online)18:00 – 18:00
- 04MayYear 4 Maths Challenge, Headington School (return 15.45)13:00 – 13:00
- 06MayNo Music Academy (Coronation Day)All Day