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The Board of Governors of Summer Fields appoints John Floyd as new Headmaster

Mon, 1 Dec 2025 17:27:35 GMT

The Board of Governors of Summer Fields is delighted to announce the appointment of John Floyd as the school's new Headmaster, effective 01 September 2026.

A proper farewell for the class of 2020

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:19:47 GMT

Four years in the making, but worth every second!

Open Mornings

Mon, 1 Dec 2025 16:11:22 GMT

Sign up now for our September open mornings to visit Summer Fields Pre-prep and Prep for entry in September 2026 and beyond.

Summer Fields: Top 100 in Spear's Private School Index

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 09:58:46 GMT

We are delighted to announce that Summer Fields has been included in the top 100 leading private schools in the world by Spear's School Index.

World Religion Day

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 10:27:50 GMT

The aim of World Religion Day is to promote understanding and peace between all religions and to encourage people to learn about other faiths and their followers.

Summer Fields Celebrates 160 Years of Outstanding Education

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:27:07 GMT

This year marks 160 years since Summer Fields was first founded by Gertrude Maclaren in 1864.

February Entry Assessments

Sat, 11 May 2024 14:16:58 GMT

Book now to secure your child's place at Summer Fields Pre-prep or Prep this September.

A stress free Christmas

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:51:47 GMT

Christmas is meant to be a time of joy and celebration, but it can also come with a huge amount of stress. As part of our 'Zones of regulation' programme we've been teaching our pupils some simple breathing exercises to help them reduce anxiety. Astutely, they recognised that these can be used to help them and their family have a less stressful Christmas this year.

Eco-schools achievements

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:14:54 GMT

This term, the pupils and staff at Summer Fields have started working towards an eco-schools green flag to show our commitment to protecting the environment and supporting our local community.

The Head Boy's Christmas speech

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 08:54:34 GMT

Each year at Summer Fields, the school comes together to share Christmas dinner. It is a long-standing tradition for the Head Boy and his deputies to address everyone.

Zones of Regulation at Summer Fields

Thu, 7 Dec 2023 15:59:43 GMT

Summer Fields motto is ‘A healthy mind in a healthy body’ which means we take an all-round approach to pupil welfare. Over the Michaelmas term we have been introducing our pupils to the Zones of Regulation to equip them with effective coping and regulation strategies for dealing with anxiety and stress.

Hot off the press

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:08:10 GMT

Summer Fields Donor Report 2021 - 2023

Happiest Boarding school award

Tue, 1 Aug 2023 09:58:56 GMT

Summer Fields enters over 200 runners for Town and Gown

Tue, 9 May 2023 13:02:58 GMT

Keeping safe online

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 01:48:39 GMT

Summer Fields teams up with the Breck Foundation to provide e-safety workshops for pupils, parents and staff.

Choral Evensong at Jesus College

Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:20:22 GMT

On Tuesday 7 March the Summer Fields Chapel Choir were lucky to have been invited to sing Evensong in the beautiful setting of Jesus College Chapel in Oxford.

Tessa Gaisman

Wed, 2 Feb 2022 16:26:19 GMT

It is with great sadness that we learn of the death of Tessa Gaisman, MBE, diary secretary to Margaret Thatcher, who died on 25 January 2022, aged 67, surrounded by her family.

'Twin The Vins'

Mon, 8 Feb 2021 12:45:41 GMT

Boys in the Prep School have been set an Art Challenge to raise awareness of our fundraising for Toilet Twinning.

D-Day Ceremony at Juno Beach

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 11:06:29 GMT

Some of our Year 8 pupils travelled to Normandy to take part in the ceremony on Juno Beach to mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day.

'Smike'

Thu, 8 Feb 2018 08:11:39 GMT

This evening sees the first performance of the school production of the musical 'Smike'.

New Pre-Prep Head Announced

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 11:48:41 GMT

Summer Fields has announced the appointment of Joanna Chapman as Head of its new pre-prep school, opening in September 2018.

REFCA Fives Champions

Mon, 27 Nov 2017 12:51:21 GMT

On Friday 24 November, six Summer Fields Fives pairs travelled to Eton for the REFCA National Fives Tournament.

ESCA 8-a-side National Finals

Fri, 14 Jul 2017 21:35:01 GMT

On Wednesday 12 July, Summer Fields made its inaugural appearance at the Under 11 English Schools Cricket Association's 8-a-side national finals day.

James Tredwell coaches Junior Colts

Mon, 12 Jun 2017 17:04:36 GMT

Kent and England cricketer, James Tredwell, spent a session in the nets coaching the Junior Colts today.

Press Release

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:04:18 GMT

MAKING PLACES AVAILABLE TO MORE BOYS FROM SEPTEMBER 2018

Country Life

Thu, 2 Mar 2017 14:45:41 GMT

This week's 'Country Life' magazine features an interview with the Headmaster, David Faber.

Independent School Awards

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 16:21:29 GMT

Summer Fields wins at the Independent School Awards 2016.

Remembrance Day

Fri, 11 Nov 2016 15:25:28 GMT

At 11am on Friday, the whole school gathered outside to remember all the boys and masters of Summer Fields who gave their lives for their country.

Fireworks Display

Sat, 5 Nov 2016 09:43:03 GMT

Friday evening saw this year's fireworks display take place in the far fields.

New Website Launch

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 12:23:49 GMT

Welcome to the new Summer Fields website! We hope that you enjoy looking around.

Oxford Half Marathon

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 12:16:31 GMT

On Sunday, seven members of the Summer Fields' Community ran in the Oxford Half Marathon.

Video Production Unit

Thu, 6 Oct 2016 09:30:00 GMT

Summer Fields 2nd XI match v. New College School broadcast live.

5th Year Trip to Ypres

Tue, 4 Oct 2016 09:58:36 GMT

The 5th Year, along with 10 staff, spent 3 days in Ypres.

Bloodhound

Tue, 4 Oct 2016 09:37:19 GMT

Inspiring the next generation of physicists and engineers.

U8 Football Tournament

Fri, 23 Sep 2016 14:45:22 GMT

Yesterday, we welcomed ten schools for our annual U8 tournament.