Best Primary & Secondary Schools in Oxfordshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 370 schools across Oxfordshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

370
Total schools
32
Outstanding
9%
Outstanding rate
63.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
39
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 St Helen and St Katharine
Not applicable
 — 98 View school
🥈 Headington Quarry Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Slade Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
4. The ACE Centre Nursery School
Nursery
 Outstanding 95 View school
5. Rupert House School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
6. Oratory Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
7. Dragon School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
8. Summer Fields School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
9. The Manor Preparatory School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
10. Emmanuel Christian School
Not applicable
 — 95 View school
11. Frank Wise School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
12. Oxfordshire Hospital School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
13. The Iffley Academy
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
14. Fitzwaryn School
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
15. Finstock Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
16. Northern House Academy
Not applicable
 Outstanding 95 View school
17. Cherry Fields Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
18. Buckland Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
19. Nettlebed Community School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
20. Sunningwell Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary & secondary schools are there in Oxfordshire?
There are 370 primary & secondary schools in Oxfordshire, of which 32 (9%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
What are the best schools in Oxfordshire?
Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Oxfordshire is St Helen and St Katharine. See the full ranked list above.
How do I apply for a school place in Oxfordshire?
Primary and secondary school applications in Oxfordshire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Oxfordshire council website for application forms and deadlines.
What is the average Ofsted rating in Oxfordshire?
9% of primary & secondary schools in Oxfordshire are rated Outstanding and 72% are rated Good. 74.9% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.