Both long-term, stalwart Oppidan mentors, Ros and Andrew will be spearheading our new offering for Oxbridge and Medical schools admissions.

Georgi recently spoke to Oppidan mentor, James. Have a read of what they spoke about.

Having spent the last sixteen years in admissions I have two golden rules. The first is quite simple – there’s a right place for everyone.

We recently welcomed 21 students to the Oppidan Academy: a free one-week work experience initiative for students aged 15-18, designed to give them an insight into the world of business.

Lots of people ask me what a mentor is.

It’s a beautiful summer’s evening at Oppidan Camp and none of the girls are playing football.

Georgi recently spoke to Oppidan mentor, Jack. Have a read of what they spoke about.

A group of school pastoral leaders joined us for the second Oppidan Schools Lunch in Hammersmith as term was winding to a close in July - here is what we shared together.

Confidence Vs Arrogance: what’s the difference? How to get the good stuff!

Oppidan is excited to announce a new partnership with LUX resorts in Mauritius.

With the Autumn Term looming and interview dates on the horizon for many prep school aged children, families are increasingly asking us how best they can support their child’s preparation at home.

“There’s a virtue in slowness, which we have lost” wrote Graham Greene in Monsignor Quixote.

Nicole recently spoke to Oppidan mentor, Will. Have a read of what they spoke about.

School is hard. For young people and for teachers. It can be a lot of fun, but it’s also hard.

As a school leader, it was the greatest privilege when a child felt you were their chosen adult at times when they were at their most vulnerable.

First impressions are hard. Adults get them wrong the whole time, so how do kids even stand a chance?

Working towards exams can trigger a build-up of anxious thoughts and feelings. However, there are a few simple measures that can be taken to manage the stress we might experience and ultimately learn to reduce it.

The Pygmalion Effect, also known as the Rosenthal Experiment, describes the psychological phenomenon whereby higher expectation leads to higher performance.

Frederika recently spoke to Oppidan mentor, Imogen. Have a read of what they spoke about.

Last week we brought together a handful of school leaders and educationalists for an informal lunch near Oppidan HQ in Hammersmith.