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Are all Wantage neighbourhoods included?

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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Wantage Area

Wantage secondary schools serve this historic market town in Oxfordshire, with 2 schools providing education for local families. King Alfred's Academy is the main option, achieving an average Attainment 8 score of 45, notably below England's 39. Secondary schools have FMS Inspection Scores shown alongside England's 7.4/10 (Good) average for context. Families in Wantage benefit from a close-knit school community in this market town setting, with some considering options in nearby Didcot or Abingdon for additional choice. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Wantage

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Top schools in Wantage

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King Alfred's Academy
Wantage
St John's CofE Academy
Wantage