Dragon School

Dragon School is one of the leading Prep schools in the UK educating boys and girls from 4-13 years old. It is a vibrant, happy and aspirational school; promoting a love of learning, breadth of opportunity and a strong sense of community and fun. The Dragon Prep sits proudly amid stunning open playing fields in North Oxford on the banks of the River Cherwell and the Pre-Prep is in the heart of Summertown.

The School was originally founded in 1877 as the Oxford Preparatory School to educate the sons of Oxford University dons (professors). The name was changed to Dragon School and was run for many years by the Lynam family. They were progressive educationalists who believed that children should enjoy school and understand the world around them.

The Dragon today has boarding and day pupils representing 30 different nationalities which reflects the cosmopolitan nature of the university city of Oxford. Young Dragons grow in confidence as they move through the School and they progress to a wide range of top senior schools with many gaining academic and specialist scholarships each year.

‘Old Dragons’ have gone on to be successful in different fields, from politics to business and poetry to acting, and form an important part of the Dragon community. The Dragon’s reputation as a School where every child can find, explore and develop their talents has been well earned over many generations. Our sense of philanthropy, kindness and service, shared by Dragons young and old, also reflects the School’s founding values and core ethos.

Our pupils are articulate, happy and engaged. They become life-long learners, team players, leaders and innovators. True to our School’s foundation, girls and boys are encouraged to use their imaginations, to think creatively, to explore the world around them and to strive for excellence. We equip our pupils with the skills they will need for their future senior schools and for the world beyond.

Surrounded by the university city of Oxford, pupils at the Dragon are immersed in an inspiring and varied academic curriculum. The children benefit from excellent facilities and a tremendous range of extra-curricular, cultural and sporting activities. Indeed, across the curriculum many of our pupils achieve scholarships and awards to a range of senior schools.

Every child, whether a boarding or day pupil, from overseas and those living closer to home, are all nurtured and cared for as individuals. Here, friendships are made and lessons learned that will last a lifetime.

Dragon Pre-Prep School
Address: 306 Woodstock Road Oxford OX2 7NR
Tel: +441865 315 541