Summer Fields
Mens Sana in Corpore Sano
Founded in 1864 and set across 70 acres in North Oxford, Summer Fields takes its guiding spirit from its motto, Mens Sana in Corpore Sano, a healthy mind in a healthy body. It is a school of real academic ambition and strong pastoral care, where a demanding, well-rounded education is matched by an exceptional musical and sporting life.
Key Facts
Location : North Oxford
Type : All-boys, boarding and day
Age Range : 4 to 13
Pupil Numbers : Approx. 230 boys
Founded : 1864
Motto : Mens Sana in Corpore Sano ("A Healthy Mind in a Healthy Body")
Academic Profile
Summer Fields prepares boys for Common Entrance and senior school scholarships, with a strong and longstanding record of entry to Eton in particular. Boys regularly win scholarships and places at leading senior schools, including Eton, Harrow, Radley, and Winchester, across academic, music, sport, and drama.
Co-Curricular Life
Music has an exceptional tradition at Summer Fields, where most boys learn an instrument and the school sustains orchestras, ensembles, and a renowned chapel choir, alongside strong art, design technology, and drama. Its North Oxford grounds support an extensive sporting programme, and pupils draw on the cultural and educational life of the city close by.
Admissions Essentials
Boys may join the Pre-Prep from Reception, with most entering the main school by Year 3. Assessment is play-based for the youngest entrants, becoming more structured for older boys, with strong preparation for senior school entry a central part of school life from an early stage. Families are encouraged to register well ahead of their intended entry point, and a visit to the school is warmly welcomed.
In Essence
For a boy with talent to develop and energy to spend, Summer Fields offers genuine academic strength and a rich life of music and sport in equal measure, setting each boy on his way to one of the leading senior schools.