Best Primary Schools in Oxfordshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 242 schools across Oxfordshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Oxfordshire has 242 primary schools, of which 16 (7%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 214 rated Good — 95% of primary schools in Oxfordshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Finstock Church of England Primary School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 70 schools in Oxfordshire. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Oxfordshire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

242
Total schools
16
Outstanding
7%
Outstanding rate
63.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
39
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Finstock Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Cherry Fields Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥉 Buckland Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 94 View school
4. Nettlebed Community School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
5. Sunningwell Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
6. Didcot Primary Academy
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
7. RAF Benson Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
8. Valley Road School
Primary
 Good 87 View school
9. Aureus Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
10. St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Cassington
Primary
 Good 86 View school
11. Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
12. Kingham Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
13. The Grange Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
14. Combe CofE Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
15. Eynsham Community Primary School
Primary
 Good 85 View school
16. Finmere Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
17. Shiplake Church of England School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
18. Holy Trinity Catholic School, Chipping Norton
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school
19. Wolvercote Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
20. William Morris Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 83 View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Oxfordshire?
There are 242 primary schools in Oxfordshire, of which 16 (7%) 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 Finstock Church of England Primary School. 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?
7% of primary schools in Oxfordshire are rated Outstanding and 88% 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.