- One of the last all-boys, all-boarding schools in the country, Radley College was founded in 1847. Just like other public schools, it has its own language — teachers are referred to as “dons”, the headmaster is known as the “warden” and the 11 boarding houses are known as “socials”.
- Situated on an 800-acre site near Abingdon, the school has secured planning permission to build a 20-acre solar farm and has plans to rewild a portion of the campus as part of its plan to be carbon-neutral by 2030.
- Rugby, hockey, tennis, cricket and rowing are the core sports, but boys can choose to pursue almost any activity on land or water. Alongside orchestras and choirs, the school has its own record label and hosts regular jam nights for bands, DJs and producers.
- The Radley Keys Award, targeting boys at state schools, covers all fees and extras. There are six honorary scholarships for students at 13-plus entry, awarded for excellence in academic study, art, drama, innovation, music and sport.
- Old Radleians include Archie Campbell, Marquess of Lorne (the future Duke of Argyll), the former poet laureate Sir Andrew Motion and the Made in Chelsea star Jamie Laing.
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