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 School
- St Ebbe's CE Primary School
- Wolvercote Primary School
- SS Philip and James' CE Primary
- New Marston Primary School
Secondary Schools in Oxford
Oxford's secondary schools are all comprehensive, with several strong performers. Examples include:
- Cherwell School
- Oxford Spires Academy
- The Oxford Academy
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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