Cokethorpe School News
Browse news and stories about Cokethorpe School – the independent school founded in 1957 and set in 150 acres of West Oxfordshire parkland that educates children from four to 18 years.
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Bampton Classical Opera announces 2026 production of Beauty and the Beast
Bampton Classical Opera has announced its 2026 summer production will be André Grétry’s fairytale opera Zemira e Azor, presented in a rare 1776 version and performed in English as Beauty and the Beast.
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Cokethorpe pupils shine at Young Art Oxford 2026 competition
Cokethorpe School has earned top honours at Young Art Oxford 2026, with 57 artworks shortlisted and several pupils receiving awards.
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Cokethorpe School celebrates academic excellence through Scholars’ Programme
Cokethorpe School has celebrated its Scholars’ Programme with a special dinner recognising high-achieving pupils and the launch of the 2026 Scholars’ Journal.
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Cokethorpe School highlights year-round wellbeing during Stress Awareness Month
Cokethorpe School promotes a year-round approach to wellbeing, helping pupils manage stress and build resilience beyond exam periods.
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Cokethorpe School says smartphone restrictions are improving pupil wellbeing
Cokethorpe School reports improved pupil wellbeing and engagement after tightening smartphone restrictions. The Oxfordshire school says reduced phone use has boosted social interaction, as national discussions continue around a potential ban on smartphones in schools.
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Cokethorpe alumni reunite for sailing event at Farmoor Reservoir
Cokethorpe alumni and students reunited at Farmoor Reservoir for a sailing event celebrating friendship, teamwork, and shared memories built through the school’s long-standing sailing programme.
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Oxford United legend earns groundskeeping award at Cokethorpe School 40 years after Milk Cup triumph
Oxford United legend Les Phillips marks 40 years since the Milk Cup win while celebrating a new achievement with Cokethorpe School’s award-winning grounds team.
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Cokethorpe School wins ISFA Grounds Team of the Year 2026
Cokethorpe School’s grounds team has been named ISFA Grounds Team of the Year 2026, recognising their work maintaining high-quality pitches across a busy sporting calendar with limited resources.
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Cokethorpe pupils complete 125-mile international canoe race during Easter weekend
Cokethorpe School pupils completed the 125-mile Devizes to Westminster canoe race over Easter, navigating 77 locks in a major endurance challenge. The school praised their resilience, teamwork, and strong junior category finishes in the historic ‘Canoeist’s Everest’ event.
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Cokethorpe School redefines transition to secondary school
Cokethorpe School is helping Year 7 pupils settle into secondary education through friendship, resilience and pastoral support.
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Head of Cokethorpe School highlights importance of leadership this International Women’s Day
Dr Sarah Squire, Head of Cokethorpe School, is championing female leadership this International Women’s Day, encouraging young women to pursue leadership roles and highlighting the importance of visible role models in education.
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Guinness World Record adventurer inspires pupils at Cokethorpe School
World record adventurer Neil Laughton delivered an inspirational lecture at Cokethorpe School, sharing stories of Everest, extreme expeditions and resilience to encourage pupils to become “architects of their own lives.”
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Cokethorpe School in Witney appoints Dr Sarah Squire as new Head
Dr. Sarah Squire has been appointed as Cokethorpe’s eighth Head and first Headmistress, succeeding Damian Ettinger, who retires after 23 years. She will assume the role in September 2025, bringing experience from d’Overbroeck’s and Oxford High School.
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Cokethorpe School welcomes 100 guests for its inaugural business community event
The Cokethorpe Business Breakfast on Friday, 10 May, saw 100 representatives of local businesses welcomed to the school its first business community event, launching the Cokethorpe Business Directory.