Examination Schools
The Examination Schools is Oxford’s largest city centre event venue. The Grade II listed building was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson and constructed in the late 1880s to house the University of Oxford’s examinations. Whilst still used for this purpose today, this historical space boasts 12,000m2 of floor space and a range of stunning original features.
The venue is ideally appointed for large events such as conferences, symposiums, exhibitions, fairs, dinners and functions. There is also a range of smaller spaces suiting day meetings, workshops and training courses. We are experienced in a wide range of academic, corporate, association and leisure events.
To see more of the venue, view our venue guide video here.
The Examination Schools is part of the Oxford University Event Venues portfolio which also includes the Sheldonian Theatre, St Luke’s Chapel and Osler House.
Examination Schools
75 - 81 High St, Oxford OX1 4BG
16 meeting spaces with capacity for up to 440 guests for Dining, Buffet, Theatre, Classroom, Cabaret, Boardroom, and U-shape functions.
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Breakfast yes
Lunch yes
Dinner yes
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North Writing School
Dining 330
Buffet 330
Theatre 330
Classroom 330
Cabaret 120
Situated at the top of a sweeping marble staircase on the first floor, it is one of the primary conference rooms and comfortably seats 330 theatre style. It has a beautifully ornate ceiling with wood-panelled walls. Some of the unique features of the room include the vice-chancellor’s throne seat. Above the seat is a beautifully decorated sounding board.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. PA system with a range of microphone options. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access via a lift
Available
Term & Vacation
South Writing School
Dining 360
Buffet 440
Theatre 440
Cabaret 186
The South Schools, situated at the top of a sweeping central marble staircase, is the primary conference room, and comfortably seats 440 theatre style. The room is ‘T‘ shaped, which means it is suited to a variety of presentation styles. It has a beautifully ornate ceiling with wood-panelled walls. The meeting room is often used in conjunction with the North Writing School for catering purposes. It is situated on the first floor.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. PA system with a range of microphone options. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access via a lift.
Available
Term & Vacation
East Writing School
Buffet 60
Theatre 160
Classroom 160
Boardroom 32
Cabaret 126
U-shape 24
The East School is a rectangular meeting room located on the first floor, comfortably seating 160 theatre style. It has a beautifully ornate ceiling with wood-panelled walls.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation
Quad
Dining 330
Buffet 280
Theatre 300
Classroom 150
Boardroom 45
Cabaret 180
Providing a beautiful side view of the building with its ornate clock tower, the quad provides an attractive outside space. Part gravelled, part grass, the gravel area can have marquees erected on it providing additional meeting room or dining room space for big conferences.
Facilities
Ability to put a marquee on the gravelled area of the quad.
Accessibility
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 1
Buffet 75
Theatre 75
Classroom 62
Boardroom 32
Cabaret 35
U-shape 24
Available: Term and vacation Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the first floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access via a lift.
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 2
Buffet 60
Theatre 60
Classroom 47
Boardroom 24
Cabaret 35
U-shape 18
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the first floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access via a lift.
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 5A
Boardroom 12
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the ground floor. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen, Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 6
Dining 36
Buffet 100
Theatre 100
Classroom 71
Boardroom 32
Cabaret 42
U-shape 24
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the ground floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 7
Dining 36
Buffet 75
Theatre 75
Classroom 68
Boardroom 32
Cabaret 42
U-shape 24
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the ground floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 8
Buffet 45
Theatre 45
Classroom 37
Boardroom 18
Cabaret 21
U-shape 12
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the ground floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Laptop and plasma screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term
Room 9
Dining 36
Buffet 75
Theatre 75
Classroom 67
Boardroom 32
Cabaret 42
U-shape 24
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the ground floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 10
Buffet 60
Theatre 60
Classroom 53
Boardroom 24
Cabaret 35
U-shape 18
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the ground floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 11
Buffet 70
Theatre 70
Classroom 60
Boardroom 32
Cabaret 42
U-shape 42
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the ground floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 12
Theatre 20
Classroom 20
Boardroom 12
U-shape 9
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the ground floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Laptop and plasma screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 14
Buffet 65
Theatre 65
Classroom 65
Boardroom 24
Cabaret 35
U-shape 18
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the ground floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation
Room 15
Dining 36
Buffet 75
Theatre 75
Classroom 63
Boardroom 24
Cabaret 42
U-shape 18
Light, spacious room with adjustable window blinds located on the ground floor. Flexible layout as all furniture is moveable. Flipchart, whiteboards and plasma screens can be provided.
Facilities
Built-in projector, laptop and screen. Wifi coverage available.
Accessibility
Full disabled access.
Available
Term & Vacation