Located on the outskirts of Oxford, with the Cherwell River runing nearby, Summer Fields has a legacy of being a beacon for academic and sporting excellence. The polymath Headmaster, Mr Faber a former politician, historical biographer and former old boy, understands what families are looking for in a traditional boarding prep school and has helped the school to evolve to meet these expectations. Boys are encouraged to be ambitious in their aims and many go on to win top scholarships to schools such as Eton, Radley and Winchester but the atmosphere here is decidedly not ‘hot house’. A multitude of activities channel energy and talent whether is it kayaking, fencing, polo or music and drama and the warm and homely environment encourages the majority of boys to board.