Ask the school for the accommodation list. its a list of everyone in the area that is renting out rooms or apartments. Kidlington is the place to be, there are nice flats opposite tesco in the high street but its one of those things that you're going to want to go and look at before you make a decision because you're going to be spending a lot of time there. As far as books go, they'll give you all 14 of them plus multiple hand outs, and their online computer training where they literally have recaps of every lesson you do. So you'll definitely understand. If not just go sit with an instructor at lunch or break, they're always happy to help you out.
I hope that helps