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Oxfordshire

Cothill House

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  • Address:
    Cothill, Oxfordshire, OX13 6JL
  • Type:
    Boys'
  • Ages taught:
    8 - 13
  • Day or Boarding:
    Boarding

School Motto

 Dum Spiro Spero – While I breathe, I hope

Set in the heart of the Oxfordshire countryside, just outside Oxford, Cothill House has been providing an inspirational all-round boarding education and unrivalled opportunities for boys aged 8-13 for 150 years.Established in 1870, Cothill is recognised globally as one of the country’s leading boys’ boarding prep schools with an exceptional record of preparing boys for the top public schools.

Our aim is to foster every boy’s happiness, confidence and individual passions, helping them to achieve their potential, to cultivate their love of learning and to stimulate their love of life. Cothill boys flourish in an environment where hard work, integrity and originality are both valued and rewarded.

Head teacher

Duncan Bailey - Headmaster - I am extremely proud to be Headmaster at Cothill House, where I had such fun as a boy. After Cothill, I went on to Eton before studying French at Manchester University and German at the University of Vienna. As well as being a keen linguist, I love all sports, particularly playing tennis, and spending time with my family. My favourite Cothill event: Our Rock Festival, Rockhill, is a firm favourite but seeing the boys’ faces when we announce their Common Entrance success is unbeatable.
Senior staff
https://www.cothill.net/page/?title=Meet+the+Staff&pid=13

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Cothill boys progress to the country’s leading public schools with many awarded scholarships. The full list of leavers destinations can be found here: https://www.cothill.net/page/?title=Leavers%27+Destinations&pid=17

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