Our main campus is made up of over 25 Victorian and Edwardian buildings on the Banbury Road in north Oxford, just 1.5 km from Oxford city centre and just over 50 km from London.
Our campus is home to many academic resources, including well-equipped science laboratories, art studio, music studio, and modern teaching spaces. Our large university-level library is a fantastic resource for students, offering well-equipped study spaces and access to a broad range of materials, such as books in a variety of languages, journals, e-books and online databases. We also have an accessible room for students with disabilities, and a non-denominational prayer room.
Virtual Tour
From the comfort of your own home, you can get a flavour of what it is like to be a student at St Clare’s by exploring our Banbury Road and Bardwell Road campuses online.
You can look around a range of spaces, such as classrooms, science laboratories, art and music studios, the library, cafe, social spaces and accommodation.
Our Campuses
Academic Year
During the academic year, our premises consists of two key sites:
| 139 Banbury Road (St Clare's, Oxford) |
This is where our IB Diploma and Pre-IB students’ study during the academic year and is also where our Main Reception is based. IB World School: 139 Banbury Road, OX2 7AL |
| 3 Bardwell Road (St Clare's, Oxford) |
This is the home of our International College for adult students. It is 5 minutes’ walk from our Main Reception at 139 Banbury Road. International College: 3 Bardwell Road, OX2 6SU |
Summer School
In the summer months (June-August), our premises consist of four key sites:
| Headington Rye School |
| Juniors: Pullen's Lane, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX3 0BY |
| 139 Banbury Road (St Clare's, Oxford) |
| Teenagers: Oxford - St Clare’s, Oxford, 139 Banbury Road, OX2 7AL |
| Merrist Wood |
| Teenagers: Merrist Wood - Merrist Wood College, Worplesdon, Guildford GU3 3PE |
| 3 Bardwell Road (St Clare's, Oxford) |
| Adults: St Clare’s, Oxford, International College, 3 Bardwell Road, OX2 6SU |
Sport Facilities
At St Clare’s, we make use of some of Oxford’s finest sports venues to ensure our students train and compete in professional, inspiring environments. These specialised facilities provide access to high-quality equipment, expert spaces, and real-world sporting experiences:
- Oxford City Football Club – Students benefit from training on professional-level pitches, gaining experience in the same environment as competitive teams.
- Kirtlington Golf Club – With its scenic and challenging courses, this club offers the perfect setting to develop golfing skills at all levels.
- Ferry Leisure Centre – A modern hub for fitness and recreation, providing facilities for a variety of sports and training opportunities.
- Oxfordshire Health and Racquets Club – A premier venue with excellent tennis, squash, and fitness facilities, encouraging both competitive and recreational play.
- Smash Padel Oxford – Introducing students to the fast-growing sport of padel, with top-class courts that promote both fun and skill development.