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17 state primary schools within 2 miles and 6 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OX16, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near OX16

17 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of OX16, ranked by what matters to you. 1 more was left out by your filters.

  1. Orchard Fields Community School

    State primary · Banbury · 0.57 miles

    75of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 10% in England · 0.57 miles

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters18.2 of 20 points

      Top 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2024: Improved significantly. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.3 of 20 points

      0.57 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little7.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. The Grange Community Primary School

    State primary · Banbury · 0.94 miles

    75of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 3% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters19.6 of 20 points

      Top 3% of 14,817 state schools in England: 89% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.6 of 20 points

      0.94 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Queensway School

    State primary · Banbury · 0.52 miles

    73of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 24% in England · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters15.4 of 20 points

      Top 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 74% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, June 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.8 of 20 points

      0.52 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little3.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Harriers Banbury Academy

    State primary · Banbury · 0.34 miles

    66of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.34 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2024)

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters7.9 of 20 points

      Better than 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2024: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.6 of 20 points

      0.34 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 2.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Dashwood Banbury Academy

    State primary · Banbury · 0.88 miles

    66of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 39% in England

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters12.3 of 20 points

      Top 39% of 14,817 state schools in England: 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in June 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.2 of 20 points

      0.88 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 13.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Banbury

    State primary · Church of England · Banbury · 0.32 miles

    63of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.32 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters3 of 20 points

      Better than 15% of 14,817 state schools in England: 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, March 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.8 of 20 points

      0.32 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.8% at schools with a similar intake; 2.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Hill View Primary School

    State primary · Banbury · 0.72 miles

    60of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 0.72 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters6.1 of 20 points

      Better than 30% of 14,817 state schools in England: 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, January 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.8 of 20 points

      0.72 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little2.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Banbury

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Banbury · 0.70 miles

    60of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.70 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters3.8 of 20 points

      Better than 19% of 14,817 state schools in England: 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13 of 20 points

      0.70 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 8.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 1.3 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  9. Cherry Fields Primary School

    State primary · Banbury · 1.7 miles

    58of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · places reached 1.48 miles in 2026 · classes of 25 on average

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters10 of 20 points

      No key stage 2 results published for this school. It counts at the middle. DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, December 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.7 of 20 points

      1.7 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters16.7 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 1.48 miles away; this school is 1.73 miles from the middle of OX16, further than that. 9 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 8.1 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. St John's Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Banbury · 0.94 miles

    54of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.94 miles

    How it scored 54
    • Resultsmatters2 of 20 points

      Better than 10% of 14,817 state schools in England: 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.6 of 20 points

      0.94 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Reception place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.3 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 0.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little4.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near OX16

6 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OX16, ranked by what matters to you. 2 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Blessed George Napier Catholic School and Sixth Form

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Banbury · 0.87 miles

    78of 100

    Places reached 0.96 miles in 2026 · 0.87 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)

    How it scored 78
    • Resultsmatters13.7 of 20 points

      Top 32% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.24 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.5 of 20 points

      0.87 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 0.96 miles away; this school is 0.87 miles from the middle of OX16, closer than that. 34 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.9 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 14.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little9.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. North Oxfordshire Academy

    State secondary · Banbury · 1.3 miles

    73of 100

    Places reached 2.64 miles in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 1.3 miles

    How it scored 73
    • Resultsmatters11.9 of 20 points

      Top 41% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.14 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in November 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.9 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.64 miles away; this school is 1.28 miles from the middle of OX16, closer than that. 53 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 25.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Wykham Park

    State secondary · Banbury · 0.78 miles

    63of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.78 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters1.8 of 20 points

      Better than 9% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.65 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in September 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters16.9 of 20 points

      0.78 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 nobody who applied for a Year 7 place was refused one. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.0% at schools with a similar intake; 30.9 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 19.7 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little7.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Futures Institute Banbury

    State secondary · Banbury · 0.74 miles

    61of 100

    0.74 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · classes of 13 on average

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters2.6 of 20 points

      Better than 13% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.56 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.1 of 20 points

      0.74 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters10 of 20 points

      We hold no offer figures for Year 7 at this school. It counts at the middle.

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 13.2 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 16.8 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 12.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. The Warriner School

    State secondary · Banbury · 2.6 miles

    58of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2023) · places reached 2.02 miles in 2026 · results: top 49% in England

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters10.3 of 20 points

      Top 49% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.01 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters9.8 of 20 points

      2.6 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters14.6 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.02 miles away; this school is 2.56 miles from the middle of OX16, further than that. 36 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 15.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little6.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Chenderit School

    State secondary · Banbury · 3.4 miles

    53of 100

    Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 37% in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.18 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.4 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of OX16, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 not every family that put it first for Year 7 was offered a place: 161 of 229. We hold no figure for how far places reached. DfE, applications and offers

    • Attendance and behavioura little5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 6.7 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 8.9 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

How the ranking works. Each school scores out of 100: each thing you care about scores it from 0 to 1 on a published figure, weighted by how much you said it matters, and the points under each school add up to its score. A figure we don't hold counts at the middle and the school says so.

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