Frequently Asked Questions
General information about the school
How many students are there at Leckford Place?
There are around 160 students at Leckford Place, aged between 11 and 16. The school is coeducational throughout, and approximately evenly divided between girls and boys.
Does the school provide boarding accommodation?
No, Leckford Place is a day school, meaning that we are not able to provide accommodation for residential students.
Where is the school located?
Leckford Place is near to the centre of Oxford, just off the Woodstock Road. The address is Leckford Place, Leckford Road, Oxford, OX2 6HX.
For a map and directions, please see visiting Leckford Place.
How does Leckford Place fit into d'Overbroeck's College?
d'Overbroeck's College is the umbrella under which both Leckford Place and the d'Overbroeck's Sixth Form fall. Leckford Place is the junior section of the College, and is based on a separate site, 5-10 minutes' walk from the Sixth Form.
Although Leckford Place and the Sixth Form are on different sites, there's a strong sense of continuity between the two. For more about moving to the d'Overbroeck's Sixth Form after Leckford Place, please see after Leckford Place.
What are the school hours?
School begins at 8.45am, and ends at 3.55pm (in time for students to catch buses leaving at 4pm).
Is there Saturday school?
No: the school week runs from Monday to Friday.
How can I keep up with School news?
The best way to stay in touch is to sign up for email updates: every time we publish a new student story or event writeup on our news pages, you'll automatically receive a copy direct to your inbox.
Travel and transport
How do I get to Leckford Place?
Leckford Place is at Leckford Road, Oxford, OX2 6HX. If you're considering sending your child to us and would like to visit, we'd be delighted to meet you – please simply telephone 01865 302620, and we'll arrange a time.
For information about getting to Leckford Place, please see our travel to and from Leckford Place page.
Are there school buses?
Yes, a number of school buses are available to our students. For details, please see our page on school buses to Leckford Place.
What facilities exist for cyclists?
We're very keen to encourage cycling as an alternative to travel by car – to which end, we have a covered bike shelter, and also run cycling proficiency tests in conjunction with the council.
Applying and admissions
Does the school offer scholarships?
Yes! We not only award scholarships for academic ability, but also in the Performing Arts and Art. Scholarship application is at 11+ and 13+. For more information, including details of how to apply, please see our scholarships page.
What does the assessment process involve?
What are the key dates?
To browse the school calendar of events – as well as find information about term dates – please see dates & events.
What are the entry points?
Entry to Leckford Place is at 11+ and 13+. If you are interested in joining us but do not fall into either of those categories, however, please do contact us.
Academic matters
How many GCSEs do Leckford Place students take?
The majority of students take 9 GCSEs, although some choose to take more.
Which GCSE subjects are available?
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- History
- Geography
- Religious Studies
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Art
- Drama
- Music
- ICT
- PE
- Latin
- Classical Civilisation
To browse subject profiles and find out more about the curriculum at Leckford Place, please see our subjects pages.
How long does a lesson last?
A single lesson is 35 minutes long; a double is 1 hour 10 minutes.
What's the teaching style at Leckford Place?
Dynamic. Lively. Engaging. Varied. Humorous!
It's difficult to encapsulate the teaching style – and perhaps the best way to get an impression is to come in and visit. That said, you may find it interesting to browse some of our teacher profiles – and read more about teaching & learning.
How big are the classes?
We deliberately keep our class sizes small – no class is ever larger than 15 students, and many are considerably smaller.
Class sizes are among the main attractions of the independent sector, and our classes here at Leckford Place are relatively small even by independent school standards.