It is with deep sadness that the Governors confirm that they are currently reviewing the future of Carrdus School and that it is likely to close from the end of the spring term 2025, unless a commercial solution can be found. The Governors are actively continuing to explore all possible avenues to avoid closure but wanted to give the Carrdus community as much notice as possible at this stage.
The introduction of VAT on independent school fees mid academic year, further compounded by the loss of charitable business rates relief and the increase in employers’ national insurance contributions, has put a great deal of pressure on parents and schools. Consequently, a number of Carrdus parents have been left with no alternative option but to give notice to withdraw their child from the school either at the end of the autumn term, or at the end of the academic year.
Our focus is now on supporting the Carrdus families to secure places for their children at other local schools, as well as supporting the staff to ensure that the children continue to receive an outstanding education for the remainder of their time at Carrdus.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank the parents and staff who worked tirelessly to make Carrdus such a special school for generations of children who have flourished within its warm and nurturing community.
For media enquiries please contact:
01295 975341 / communications@carrdus-school.co.uk
For parent queries contact:
01295 756 200 / communications@carrdusschool.com
Julie Lodrick, Headmistress
Tudor Hall & Carrdus Schools
Tudor Hall is a vibrant, independent girls' boarding & day school for 11-18 year olds in Oxfordshire. We are a school of approximately 300 girls, of whom 75% are full boarders.
Carrdus School is the Tudor Hall preparatory school. It is an independent co-ed day school for pupils aged 3 to 11 years old.
