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5 state primary schools within 2 miles and 8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OX2 8, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near OX2 8

5 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of OX2 8, ranked by what matters to you. 3 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Wolvercote Primary School

    State primary · Oxford · 0.01 miles

    84of 100

    0.01 miles · places reached 0.72 miles in 2026 · results: top 5% in England

    How it scored 84
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 14,817 state schools in England: 86% 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 (Improving). Ofsted

    • Distancematters20 of 20 points

      0.01 miles from the middle of OX2 8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters20 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Reception place went to a home 0.72 miles away; this school is 0.00 miles from the middle of OX2 8, closer than that. 5 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.3 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
  2. St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Oxford · 1.4 miles

    66of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 14% in England · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area expected standard

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters17.4 of 20 points

      Top 14% of 14,817 state schools in England: 79% 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 report card, March 2026: its lowest area is expected standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.3 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of OX2 8, 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 little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 1.0 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 little9.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

    State primary · Church of England · Oxford · 1.2 miles

    66of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 22% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 66
    • Resultsmatters15.8 of 20 points

      Top 22% of 14,817 state schools in England: 75% 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 July 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.8 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of OX2 8, 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 little4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.2 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 little3.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.9 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Oxford · 1.9 miles

    64of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 14,817 state schools in England: 69% 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 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters1.5 of 20 points

      1.9 miles from the middle of OX2 8, 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 little4.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.7 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 little10 of 10 points

      Classes average 15.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Cutteslowe Primary School

    State primary · Oxford · 0.86 miles

    60of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2020) · 0.86 miles

    How it scored 60
    • 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, March 2020: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.4 of 20 points

      0.86 miles from the middle of OX2 8, 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 little1.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.3% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 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 little3.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near OX2 8

8 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OX2 8, ranked by what matters to you. 11 more were left out by your filters.

  1. The Cherwell School

    State secondary · Oxford · 1.1 miles

    90of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · places reached 1.18 miles in 2026 · results: top 5% in England

    How it scored 90
    • Resultsmatters19.2 of 20 points

      Top 5% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.88 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2022: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters15.4 of 20 points

      1.1 miles from the middle of OX2 8, 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 1.18 miles away; this school is 1.15 miles from the middle of OX2 8, closer than that. 154 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little6.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 3.8 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 little8.8 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. The Swan School

    State secondary · Oxford · 1.9 miles

    75of 100

    Places reached 2.56 miles in 2026 · results: top 15% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 75
    • Resultsmatters17.2 of 20 points

      Top 15% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.55 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.2 of 20 points

      2.0 miles from the middle of OX2 8, 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 2.56 miles away; this school is 1.95 miles from the middle of OX2 8, closer than that. 47 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 19.6 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 little5.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.2 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. Bartholomew School

    State secondary · Witney · 4.3 miles

    70of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · places reached 8.26 miles in 2026 · results: top 7% in England

    How it scored 70
    • Resultsmatters18.8 of 20 points

      Top 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.80 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters20 of 20 points

      Ofsted, May 2024: Outstanding. Ofsted

    • Distancematters2.8 of 20 points

      4.3 miles from the middle of OX2 8, 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 8.26 miles away; this school is 4.29 miles from the middle of OX2 8, closer than that. 13 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.4% at schools with a similar intake; 18.4 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.5 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little8.7 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  4. Matthew Arnold School

    State secondary · Oxford · 3.0 miles

    66of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · results: top 37% in England

    How it scored 66
    • 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, June 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters7.8 of 20 points

      3.1 miles from the middle of OX2 8, 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 little3.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 10.0 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 little7.4 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. Greyfriars Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Oxford · 4.0 miles

    61of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: better than 47% of schools in England

    How it scored 61
    • Resultsmatters9.5 of 20 points

      Better than 47% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.04 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, October 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4 of 20 points

      4.0 miles from the middle of OX2 8, 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 little3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 9.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 25.7 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 little9.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 20.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  6. Cheney School

    State secondary · Oxford · 3.3 miles

    53of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 37% in England · places reached 2.16 miles in 2026

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters12.7 of 20 points

      Top 37% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.19 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

    • Distancematters6.7 of 20 points

      3.3 miles from the middle of OX2 8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters9.2 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.16 miles away; this school is 3.33 miles from the middle of OX2 8, further than that. 7 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 24.2 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 little7.1 of 10 points

      Classes average 23.5 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Gosford Hill School

    State secondary · Kidlington · 2.2 miles

    51of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 2.2 miles · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 51
    • Resultsmatters4.6 of 20 points

      Better than 23% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.36 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted report card, March 2026: its lowest area is needs attention. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.3 of 20 points

      2.2 miles from the middle of OX2 8, 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 little1.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 46.1 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 little8.5 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Oxford Spires Academy

    State secondary · Oxford · 3.9 miles

    46of 100

    Results: top 16% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023) · classes of 23 on average

    How it scored 46
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.53 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

      Ofsted, November 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.5 of 20 points

      3.9 miles from the middle of OX2 8, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.75 miles away; this school is 3.88 miles from the middle of OX2 8, further than that. 17 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little1.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 10.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 37.5 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 little7.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.9 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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