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Oxford secondary schools serve one of England's most prestigious university cities, 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above the England average of 86%. While Magdalen College School, Oxford, Oxford High School GDST, and Radley College are top-ranked independent options, The Cherwell School leads among state secondaries with Outstanding Ofsted ratings and strong GCSE results. With 18 secondary schools serving Oxford, families across Headington, Summertown, Cowley, and Jericho have access to diverse options ranging from highly selective independent schools to inclusive comprehensives. The city's scholarly heritage enriches the educational environment, with many schools benefiting from university partnerships and cultural resources. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #14 | Greyfriars Catholic School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Catholic | Good |
| #12 | Oxford Spires Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #1 | Magdalen College School, Oxford | Independent | All-through | 7-18+ years | Mixed | Christian | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
Independent • All-through • 7-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Matthew Arnold School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | Oxford Montessori Schools | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #13 | Cheney School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #4 | Headington Rye Oxford | Independent | All-through | 3-18+ years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • All-through • 3-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Wheatley Park School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #15 | The Oxford Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | The Swan School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| #7 | The Cherwell School | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 | Oxford International College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 14-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
| N/A | Carfax College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 14-18+ years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Radley College | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Boys | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | Wychwood School | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 10-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #5 | St Edward's School, Oxford | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 13-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #6 | d'Overbroeck's | Independent | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
| #2 | Oxford High School GDST | Independent | All-through | 4-18+ years | Girls | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 10-18 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 13-18 years
Independent • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
Independent • All-through • 4-18+ years
