Summer Fields School:
Summer Fields School is a boys boarding preparatory school for 7 -13 year olds, set in the rural outskirts of Oxford, the county town of Oxfordshire, in South East England. Summer Fields has always held a strong academic tradition. Over the last five years more than 40 scholarships and awards have been won to major schools including Eton, Harrow, Radley and Winchester. Our talented staff has enormous strengths inside and outside of the classroom. The Sport, Music, Art, Design and Technology, Drama and ICT departments are first-rate.
Set is 70 acres of grounds and playing fields, the facilities are outstanding. As a full-boarding school (including weekends), much of Summer Fields’ culture and educational opportunities take place on the weekend when there is a wealth of activities and excursions organised. Nearly all of the teaching staff live at Summer Fields and are involved in weekend programmes. There is a flexible system for First Years which enables them to go home almost any weekend with the exception of a few closed weekends per term. This flexibility allows our newest Summerfieldians to make a gradual transition to boarding-life as they progress through their first year.
Location and Facilities:
One of Summer Fields’ greatest strengths is our approach to boarding. Boarding is a valuable experience which teaches children independence and the social skills that they need to live in a community. It is also a great preparation for the next stage in their lives. The caring, supportive atmosphere at Summer Fields ensures that the boys feel happy, secure and relaxed.
As a full-boarding school, much of Summer Fields’ culture and educational opportunities take place on the weekend when there is a wealth of activities and excursions organised. Nearly all of the teaching staff live at Summer Fields and are involved in weekend programmes.
There is a flexible system for First Years which enables them to go home almost any weekend with the exception of a few closed weekends per term. This flexibility allows our newest Summerfieldians to make a gradual transition to boarding-life as they progress through their first year.
Horizontal’ Boarding:
Where many boarding schools will adhere to a ‘vertical’ system in which children of all age groups will live together in one house, Summer Fields is unique in its ‘horizontal’ boarding system. The needs of an eight-year-old making the transition to boarding for the first time are very different to a boy in his fifth year who is preparing for life at a senior school.
For this reason, Summer Fields is divided into seven Lodges organised by age. As boys make their way through the school, they graduate to the next Lodge which will cater to the specific needs of each age group.
The Lodges:
Summer Fields’ Lodges are run by members of staff called Lodgeparents, a husband and wife team who live with the boys. Lodgeparents welcome the boys home each evening and there is always a buzz of activity in a homely atmosphere. Lodge is where the boys unwind after a busy day, and it is part of our boarding ethos that all schoolwork is completed in school with the exception of 20 minutes of silent reading each night before lights out.
Each Lodge has its own matron and there is a fully qualified medical Sister who is responsible for each pupil’s health. The Domestic Bursar ensures that the food is plentiful and nutritious, and fresh fruit is available each night in Lodge.
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