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Methods of entry
Common Entrance place
Warden's List
Scholarship
Sixth form entrance
Foundation awards/bursaries.
Who should I contact about admissions?
Enquiries should be directed to the Registrar, Liz Barker, tel: 01235 543174, email
Who should I contact about fees and other financial issues?
Enquiries should be directed to the Bursar, Mr. Richard Beauchamp, tel:01235 543000.
How do I choose a Social?
Once you have received a Final Acceptance Form you should read the information about the Tutors/Socials and contact the Registrar to arrange to meet, say, two of them.
Do Socials have particular strengths or characteristics?
All Socials have a broad mix of boys of differing abilities and interests from a range of schools. The daily routine and rules are essentially identical across the Socials, as is accommodation. Boys mix freely between Socials, something enhanced by central dining and the physical proximity of the Socials.
What are the arrangements for leave outs (known as 'privis', an abbreviation of privilege weekend)?
Michaelmas Term: two long weekend leaves (Friday lunchtime to Monday evening) and two privis (after games on Saturday to Sunday evening). Lent & Summer Terms: two privis. Extra privis are given when a Social is having a cultural evening or play. Requests for privis beyond the norm are considered by the Sub Warden. In addition boys may go out with parents on Sunday after Chapel.
What are the main games?
Major games are Rugby, Hockey, Cricket and Rowing. Other games are Football, Tennis and Athletics, Rackets, Real Tennis, Golf, Cross Country, Polo, Badminton, Squash and Fives.
What do boys do after Radley?
Leavers' destinations.
Number of ORs in different spheres of work.
What music tuition/ensembles are available?
Tuitions in virtually all instruments.
Orchestra, String orchestra, Big Band, Chapel Choir, Choral Society, Radley Clerkes, Compline Clerkes, Rock Bands (numerous) and otherensembles (quartets etc).
What happens at weekends
On Saturdays boys have lessons in the morning and inter school matches in the afternoon. In the evening they are entertained in Social.
On Sunday there is Chapel in the morning and other activities that take place are (i) outings with the Social (ii) events with girls' schools (iii) matches (e.g. cricket, hockey, tennis) (iv) rehearsals and plays/concerts (v) work (the Library, Art and Design Centre, computer rooms, Music School are all open) see the Calendar
What arrangements are there for Catholic boys and boys from other religions?
Currently there are about 60 Catholic boys. Mass is said 3 times a term at Radley and transport is provided to services in Abingdon on other weekends. Boys are also prepared for confirmation which takes place at Radley every two years. Boys from other religions are encouraged to practice their faith.
How long has the Warden been in post?
He was appointed in September 2000.
How long do Tutors remain in post?
Tutors have a maximum term of 12 years.
What are the important building plans for the future?
Two new Socials are being built with the aim of lowering current numbers in Socials.
What prep schools send boys to Radley?
There are currently boys from over 80 prep schools in the College and each year group of about 125 will have boys from 40 - 50 different prep schools. Over the past 8 years the ten schools that have sent more boys are, in alphabetical order: Caldicott, Cheam, Cothill House, Dragon, Elstree, Horris Hill, Ludgrove, Moulsford, Sandroyd and Summer Fields. Socials do not normally accept more than three boys from a particular prep school in any one year group.
What is the dress code for boys?
Dress code page (see also New Boys' clothes list)
When was the school last inspected? (ISI report)
The most recent ISI and National Care Standards Inspections took place in 2002.
What links has Radley with girls' schools?
We have close links with Downe House, who regularly join us for music and drama and also with Heathfield, Our Lady's Convent, St. Mary's Wantage, St. Helen's, Tudor Hall and Wycombe Abbey.
What societies are available?
Societies page
What is the pass mark at Common Entrance?
Boys must achieve an average of 55% in all subjects and must score at least 55% in each of English and Maths.
When can I visit Radley? How do I arrange to do this?
Parents are invited to visit Radley, and meet the Warden, when they receive a Final Acceptance Form, 2-3 years before entry. Parents of boys who are unregistered but seeking a scholarship or who wish to visit before they receive a Final Acceptance Form should contact the Registrar, Liz Barker, on 01235 543174
What sort of boy does well at Radley?
All sorts of boys
Where do the boys live?
At present we have about 5% living abroad and 80% living in the South, Home Counties and London postal areas. The remaining 100 boys come from all over Britain.
Where can I obtain a copy of the College's accounts?
Copies of the summary accounts are available from the Bursar.
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