Become a Member of Science Oxford
For just £200 per academic year*, your school can enjoy Science Oxford membership with a range of benefits for both pupils and staff.
Thanks to funding generously provided by The Oxford Trust, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire schools with over the national average of pupils eligible for free school meals (FSM) will be provided with free Science Oxford membership for 2026/2027. See here for more details about funding support available schools.
*Price is subject to VAT and is valid for 2026/2027 academic year from September 2026 to July 2027.
*Membership is available to all state schools in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Independent schools are welcome to book all aspects of the education programme as non-member schools.
How will your school benefit?
1. Continuing professional development for primary teachers
Free conference place
One free teacher place at a local Primary Science Conference (Oxfordshire or Buckinghamshire) worth £100
Free place on Thinking, Doing Talking Science course
One free place per school on the two-day Thinking, Doing, Talking Science course, worth £250
Free Primary Science Teacher Network meetings
Helping primary science subject leaders stay current with best practices in science leadership.
Free Strengthening Science Year group-specific CPD
Free places on Strengthening Science Year group-specific CPD, worth £100 per teacher
Free Supporting New and Developing Science Leads
Supporting new and less experienced science subject leaders in developing the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to lead science effectively within their school.
INSET sessions
Book one of our range of CPD sessions in your school at a 50% discount
2. Discounted bookings
Visits to the Science Oxford Centre
15% discount on visits to our Centre in Headington
Shows and workshops
15% discount on shows and workshops in your school, and the option to book a bespoke full-day package
Bespoke full-day programme in your school
An option available only to member schools, we’ll tailor a full-day experience in your school. 15% discount on full-day package applies.
Kit loan
Free two-week kit loan each long term (three per year, worth £180 + VAT) and 50% discount on further loans
And more…
Membership certificate
You’ll receive a membership certificate to display in your school and a logo to display on your website.
Regular e-newsletter
updating you on STEM activities, funding and news.
Contact our schools team at [email protected] or on 01865 810000 if you have any questions.
We will always try to support your school in the very best way possible but please be aware that we are a small organisation and availability may be limited.