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.

Oxfordshire has 39 secondary schools, of which 4 (10%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 33 rated Good — 95% of secondary schools in Oxfordshire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Gillotts School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

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.

39
Total schools
4
Outstanding
10%
Outstanding rate
63.3%
Avg KS2 SATs
39
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Gillotts School
Secondary
 Outstanding 87 View school
🥈 Didcot Girls' School
Secondary
 Outstanding 84 View school
🥉 The Cherwell School
Secondary
 Outstanding 83 View school
4. Bartholomew School
Secondary
 Outstanding 81 View school
5. Langtree School
Secondary
 Good 75 View school
6. The Marlborough Church of England School
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
7. The Swan School
Secondary
 Good 72 View school
8. Wallingford School
Secondary
 Good 70 View school
9. Burford School
Secondary
 Good 68 View school
10. Wheatley Park School
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
11. Icknield Community College
Secondary
 Good 67 View school
12. Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form
Secondary
 Good 63 View school
13. The Bicester School
Secondary
 Good 62 View school
14. North Oxfordshire Academy
Secondary
 Good 61 View school
15. Oxford Spires Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
16. Whitelands Academy
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
17. Wood Green School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
18. Lord Williams's School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
19. Fitzharrys School
Secondary
 Good 60 View school
20. Cheney School
Secondary
 Good 60 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 Gillotts 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 85% 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.