Reach for the sun That’s the motto of Dragon School. Dragon School a private school in Oxford. It’s been educating children for over a century. Did you know it started in 1877? It wasn’t always called Dragon School. It began as the Oxford Preparatory School. A group of Oxford dons founded it. They chose the name Dragons in honour of Saint George.
The school’s early years were in St Giles. It later moved to 17 Crick Road. This became known as School House. Then in 1894 a big change happened. The school moved to its current location on Bardwell Road. Local parents raised £4000 for new buildings. The move was completed within a year. The school gradually adopted its current name Dragon School.
Dragon School wasn’t always co-educational. Originally it was for boys only. A few day girls attended. The school admitted girls as boarders in 1994. Now it’s a thriving co-educational school. It takes both day pupils and boarders. Children from age 4 to 13 attend. There are two sites in North Oxford. One for the Pre-Prep and one for the Prep school. Boarding starts at age 8.
The school has a rich history. Many famous people attended Dragon School. These Old Dragons include actors like Emma Watson and Hugh Laurie. There are also politicians scientists and even a Nobel laureate. The Lynam family ran the school for many years. Several family members were headmasters. The school has a strong ethos. It emphasises kindness courage and respect. The Dragon School continues to nurture its students. It helps them reach for the sun. It’s a place of inspiration wonder and fun. A true testament to its legacy. Today Dragon School remains a prestigious institution. It continues to shape the lives of its students. Many go on to great things. They carry the Dragon values with them. They’re part of a lifelong community. They truly reached for the sun.