Dragon School Oxford

Since 1877, Dragon School has cultivated kindness, courage, and respect in its young learners. Today, we’re an extraordinary co-ed day and boarding school in Oxford for children aged 4-13. Come and experience the Dragon difference for yourself. Our progressive outlook is built on a legacy of intellectual curiosity. The school was founded as the Oxford Preparatory School in the 19th century to educate the sons of Oxford University dons. The name was soon changed to Dragon School and it was run for many years by the Lynams, a family with progressive educational views. Today, the Dragon’s aims and ethos remains true to its founding tenets that school should be a place of inspiration, wonder and, above all, fun. We’re proud of our history, but we refuse to stand still. The Dragon is proudly co-educational and inclusive, and our boarding and day pupils represent thirty different nationalities. Diversity cultivates a dynamic, cosmopolitan environment where young learners can feel proud of their unique qualities. This strong sense of self feeds our pupils’ energy and drive, and many move onto senior school with academic and specialist scholarships. When you join the Dragon, you join a lifelong community. Our alumni have blazed so many trails across different walks of life, but they’re all hallmarked by the key Dragon values that we consistently talk about.