Best Secondary Schools in Oxfordshire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 39 schools across Oxfordshire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

10%

Outstanding rate

63.3%

Avg KS2 SATs

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	The Cherwell School Secondary	Outstanding	72	View school
🥈	Didcot Girls' School Secondary	Outstanding	72	View school
🥉	Bartholomew School Secondary	Outstanding	69	View school
4.	Gillotts School Secondary	Good	65	View school
5.	Langtree School Secondary	Good	65	View school
6.	The Swan School Secondary	Good	63	View school
7.	The Marlborough Church of England School Secondary	Good	61	View school
8.	Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form Secondary	Good	58	View school
9.	Burford School Secondary	Good	57	View school
10.	Chipping Norton School Secondary	Good	56	View school
11.	Wheatley Park School Secondary	Good	55	View school
12.	Icknield Community College Secondary	Good	55	View school
13.	Lord Williams's School Secondary	Outstanding	54	View school
14.	Wallingford School Secondary	Good	54	View school
15.	Matthew Arnold School Secondary	Good	53	View school
16.	St Birinus School Secondary	Good	53	View school
17.	Cheney School Secondary	Good	53	View school
18.	The Bicester School Secondary	Good	53	View school
19.	The Cooper School Secondary	Good	50	View school
20.	Oxford Spires Academy Secondary	Good	50	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many secondary schools are there in Oxfordshire?

There are 39 secondary schools in Oxfordshire, of which 4 (10%) 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 The Cherwell 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?

10% of 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.