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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Oxford Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Oxford. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Oxford

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Independent · All-through
#1OXFORD
#32England

Magdalen College School, Oxford

Cowley Place, Oxford, OX4 1DZ
Oxfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
957 pupils
Mixed
7-18+ years
Christian
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#17OXFORD
#4,040England

Oxford International College

1-5 London Place, Oxford, Oxford, OX4 1BD
Oxfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
381 pupils
Mixed
14-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#2OXFORD
#52England

Oxford High School GDST

Belbroughton Road, Oxford, OX2 6XA
Oxfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
821 pupils
Girls
4-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#3OXFORD
#85England

Radley College

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, Oxford, OX14 2HR
Oxfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
767 pupils
Boys
13-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · All-through
#4OXFORD
#105England

Headington Rye Oxford

Headington Road, Oxford, OX3 7TD
Oxfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
1,075 pupils
Girls
3-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Nursery
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#6OXFORD
#473England

d'Overbroeck's

333 Banbury Road, Oxford, Oxford, OX2 7PL
Oxfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
756 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
Independent · Secondary & Post-16
#5OXFORD
#305England

St Edward's School, Oxford

Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 7NN
Oxfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
800 pupils
Mixed
13-18 years
Church of England
Sixth Form
Boarders
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7OXFORD
#530England

The Cherwell School

Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7EE
Oxfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
2,013 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School255 offers / 1056 applications
Subscription: 4.1xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#8OXFORD
#569England

The Swan School

Marston Ferry Road, Oxford, OX2 7WP
Oxfordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
862 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School178 offers / 838 applications
Subscription: 4.7xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details

Map of Secondary Schools in Oxford

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Neighbourhoods in Oxford

Cowley is a popular residential pocket within the Oxford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oxford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Magdalen College School, OxfordIndependentAll-through7-18+ yearsMixedChristianNot inspected by Ofsted
#12Oxford Spires AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
#14Greyfriars Catholic SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedCatholicGood
Magdalen College School, Oxford#1
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 7-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Christian
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Oxford Spires Academy#12
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Greyfriars Catholic School#14
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Cumnor Hill is a popular residential pocket within the Oxford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oxford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#11Matthew Arnold SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Matthew Arnold School#11
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Elsfield is a popular residential pocket within the Oxford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oxford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#16Oxford Montessori SchoolsIndependentAll-through2-16 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Oxford Montessori Schools#16
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 2-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Headington is a popular residential pocket within the Oxford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oxford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Headington Rye OxfordIndependentAll-through3-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#13Cheney SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Headington Rye Oxford#4
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 3-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Cheney School#13
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Holton is a popular residential pocket within the Oxford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oxford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#10Wheatley Park SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Wheatley Park School#10
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Littlemore is a popular residential pocket within the Oxford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oxford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#15The Oxford AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedChurch of EnglandRequires Improvement
The Oxford Academy#15
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Marston is a popular residential pocket within the Oxford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oxford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7The Cherwell SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
#8The Swan SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The Cherwell School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding
The Swan School#8
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Oxford City Centre is a popular residential pocket within the Oxford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oxford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#17Oxford International CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1614-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
N/ACarfax CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
Oxford International College#17
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 14-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available
Carfax CollegeN/A
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Radley is a popular residential pocket within the Oxford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oxford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3Radley CollegeIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsBoysChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
Radley College#3
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

Summertown is a popular residential pocket within the Oxford area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Oxford and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2Oxford High School GDSTIndependentAll-through4-18+ yearsGirlsNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#6d'Overbroeck'sIndependentSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
#5St Edward's School, OxfordIndependentSecondary & Post-1613-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandNot inspected by Ofsted
#9Wychwood SchoolIndependentSecondary & Post-1610-18 yearsMixedNoneNot inspected by Ofsted
Oxford High School GDST#2
School Type: Independent
Phase: All-through
Age Range: 4-18+ years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
d'Overbroeck's#6
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
St Edward's School, Oxford#5
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 13-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted
Wychwood School#9
School Type: Independent
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 10-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Not inspected by Ofsted

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