Schools in Oxford: Ofsted Ratings (2026)
261 registered schools in Oxford, South East. 57% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Browse the best primary and secondary schools below, then check a specific postcode for catchment distance.
261
Schools total
225 primary · 36 secondary
57%
Good or Outstanding
148 of 261
27
Rated Outstanding
121
Rated Good
Best primary schools in Oxford
225 primary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating (Outstanding first). Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School | OX13 5JL | Outstanding |
| Bledington Primary School | OX7 6US | Outstanding |
| Brize Norton Primary School | OX18 3PL | Outstanding |
| Chilton County Primary School | OX11 0PQ | Outstanding |
| Combe CofE Primary School | OX29 8NQ | Outstanding |
| Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School | OX25 4SF | Outstanding |
| Enstone Primary School | OX7 4LP | Outstanding |
| Great Tew County Primary School | OX7 4DB | Outstanding |
| Hook Norton Church of England Primary School | OX15 5JS | Outstanding |
| Kingham Primary School | OX7 6YD | Outstanding |
| Ladygrove Park Primary School | OX11 7GB | Outstanding |
| Longworth Primary School | OX13 5EU | Outstanding |
| Rush Common School | OX14 2AW | Outstanding |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Chinnor | OX39 4PU | Outstanding |
| St Nicholas' Church of England Infants' School and Nursery Class, Wallingford | OX10 8HX | Outstanding |
| St Peter's Church of England School, Alvescot | OX18 2PU | Outstanding |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington | OX5 1EA | Outstanding |
| Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School | OX29 5RJ | Outstanding |
| The Batt Church of England Primary School | OX28 6DY | Outstanding |
| The Hendreds Church of England School | OX12 8JX | Outstanding |
| Thomas Reade Primary School | OX14 3RR | Outstanding |
| Watlington Primary School | OX49 5RB | Outstanding |
| Windmill Primary School | OX3 8NG | Outstanding |
| Woodstock Church of England Primary School | OX20 1LL | Outstanding |
| Aston and Cote Church of England Primary School | OX18 2DU | Good |
Best secondary schools in Oxford
36 secondary schools, sorted by Ofsted rating. Showing the top 25.
| School | Postcode | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|
| Bartholomew School | OX29 4AP | Outstanding |
| Lord Williams's School | OX9 2AQ | Outstanding |
| The Cherwell School | OX2 7EE | Outstanding |
| Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form | OX16 9DG | Good |
| Burford School | OX18 4PL | Good |
| Chenderit School | OX17 2QR | Good |
| Cheney School | OX3 7QH | Good |
| Chipping Norton School | OX7 5DY | Good |
| Didcot Girls' School | OX11 7AJ | Good |
| Matthew Arnold School | OX2 9JE | Good |
| Oxford Spires Academy | OX4 2AU | Good |
| St Birinus School | OX11 8AZ | Good |
| The Bicester School | OX26 2NS | Good |
| The Henry Box School | OX28 4AX | Good |
| The Marlborough Church of England School | OX20 1LP | Good |
| The Warriner School | OX15 4LJ | Good |
| UTC Oxfordshire | OX11 6BZ | Good |
| Wallingford School | OX10 8HH | Good |
| Aureus School | OX11 6FF | Requires improvement |
| Carterton Community College | OX18 1BU | Requires improvement |
| Fitzharrys School | OX14 1NP | Requires improvement |
| Gosford Hill School | OX5 2NT | Requires improvement |
| Icknield Community College | OX49 5RB | Requires improvement |
| John Mason School | OX14 1JB | Requires improvement |
| King Alfred's | OX12 9BY | Requires improvement |
Check schools near a specific Oxford address
Ofsted ratings tell you which schools are strong, but admission depends on distance. A PostcodeCheck area report lists every school near your exact postcode with its rating, type, and distance, plus crime, flood, broadband, and house-price data.
Schools in Oxford: FAQ
How many schools are there in Oxford?
There are 261 registered schools in Oxford on the latest Ofsted/GIAS data — 225 primary, 36 secondary, and the remainder all-through, special, or 16+ providers. Of these, 57% are rated Good or Outstanding.
What is the best-rated school in Oxford?
27 schools are rated Outstanding by Ofsted in Oxford, and 121 more are rated Good. Outstanding schools are often oversubscribed, so proximity (your postcode's distance to the school) usually determines whether you can get a place.
How do I check school catchment for a Oxford postcode?
Catchment depends on the exact address. Enter any Oxford postcode into PostcodeCheck and the area report lists every school near that postcode, its Ofsted rating, type, and distance — the data admissions teams use to decide places.
Does living near a good school in Oxford affect house prices?
Yes. Homes inside the effective catchment of an Outstanding or Good school typically command a 5-15% premium. The effect is strongest for primary schools, where catchment areas are smaller and admissions are tightly distance-based.