Schools in Oxford

Find schools in Oxford with Ofsted ratings on our free interactive map. See distances from any address, filter by primary or secondary, and view exam results.

Choosing a School in Oxford

Oxford has no state grammar schools within the city itself, but the comprehensive schools are generally strong performers. Popular family areas include Summertown, Headington, and Botley. Many families also consider schools in neighbouring areas including Abingdon and Witney. Oxford City Council handles school admissions, with applications opening in September for the following academic year.

Primary Schools in Oxford

Oxford has excellent primary schools across the city. Popular areas include Summertown, Headington, and Jericho. Examples of well-known primaries include:

  • Cutteslowe Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • St Ebbe's CE Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • Wolvercote Primary SchoolAges 4-11
  • SS Philip and James' CE PrimaryAges 4-11
  • New Marston Primary SchoolAges 3-11

Secondary Schools in Oxford

Oxford's secondary schools are all comprehensive, with several strong performers. Examples include:

  • Cherwell SchoolAges 11-18
  • Oxford Spires AcademyAges 11-19
  • The Oxford AcademyAges 11-18

How Are Averages Calculated?

When viewing a school's performance data, you'll see comparisons like "+12% vs avg". These averages are calculated from all schools in our database, covering over 20,000 state-funded schools across England. For primary schools, we show KS2 SATs results (percentage meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths). For secondary schools, we show GCSE results (percentage achieving grade 5 or above in English and maths).

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