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3 state primary schools within 2 miles and 11 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OX2 9, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near OX2 9

3 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of OX2 9, ranked by what matters to you.

  1. Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)

    State primary · Church of England · Oxford · 0.74 miles

    68of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022) · 0.74 miles

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters11.7 of 20 points

      Top 42% of 14,817 state schools in England: 67% 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 November 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters12.6 of 20 points

      0.74 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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 little5.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.2% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 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 little3.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 28.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. North Hinksey Church of England Primary School

    State primary · Church of England · Oxford · 1.5 miles

    64of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area strong standard · results: top 31% in England

    How it scored 64
    • Resultsmatters13.9 of 20 points

      Top 31% of 14,817 state schools in England: 71% 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 report card, February 2026: its lowest area is strong standard. Ofsted

    • Distancematters4.6 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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 little2.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 3.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 1.6 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 little7.7 of 10 points

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

    The school's page
  3. Botley School

    State primary · Oxford · 1.2 miles

    53of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · classes of 21 on average · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 53
    • Resultsmatters4.8 of 20 points

      Better than 24% of 14,817 state schools in England: 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25 (England 62%). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters5 of 20 points

      Ofsted, July 2024: Requires improvement. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.2 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.5 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 little9.2 of 10 points

      Classes average 21.0 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near OX2 9

11 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OX2 9, ranked by what matters to you. 12 more were left out by your filters.

  1. Matthew Arnold School

    State secondary · Oxford · 0.83 miles

    75of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · 0.83 miles · Ofsted: Good (2025)

    How it scored 75
    • 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

    • Distancematters16.7 of 20 points

      0.83 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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
  2. Bartholomew School

    State secondary · Witney · 3.6 miles

    73of 100

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

    How it scored 73
    • 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

    • Distancematters5.6 of 20 points

      3.6 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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 3.61 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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
  3. The Cherwell School

    State secondary · Oxford · 3.5 miles

    61of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · results: top 5% in England · classes of 21 on average

    How it scored 61
    • 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

    • Distancematters6.2 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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 1.18 miles away; this school is 3.45 miles from the middle of OX2 9, further 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
  4. Greyfriars Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Oxford · 4.1 miles

    60of 100

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

    How it scored 60
    • 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

    • Distancematters3.6 of 20 points

      4.1 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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
  5. The Swan School

    State secondary · Oxford · 3.9 miles

    57of 100

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

    How it scored 57
    • 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

    • Distancematters4.2 of 20 points

      3.9 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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 2.56 miles away; this school is 3.94 miles from the middle of OX2 9, further 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
  6. Oxford Spires Academy

    State secondary · Oxford · 4.4 miles

    44of 100

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

    How it scored 44
    • 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

    • Distancematters2.6 of 20 points

      4.4 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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 4.36 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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
  7. John Mason School

    State secondary · Abingdon · 4.9 miles

    41of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · classes of 23 on average · results: better than 14% of schools in England

    How it scored 41
    • Resultsmatters2.8 of 20 points

      Better than 14% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.52 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters10 of 20 points

      Ofsted, from a shorter ungraded visit in December 2024: Some aspects not as strong. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters0.3 of 20 points

      4.9 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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 little0 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 13.5% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 43.4 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 little7.7 of 10 points

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

    The school's page
  8. Cheney School

    State secondary · Oxford · 4.3 miles

    40of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2023) · results: top 37% in England · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 40
    • 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

    • Distancematters2.8 of 20 points

      4.3 miles from the middle of OX2 9, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters0.2 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 2.16 miles away; this school is 4.30 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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
  9. The Oxford Academy

    State secondary · Church of England · Oxford · 4.8 miles

    39of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · classes of 21 on average · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area needs attention

    How it scored 39
    • Resultsmatters1.4 of 20 points

      Better than 7% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of -0.72 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

    • Distancematters0.9 of 20 points

      4.8 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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 little2.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 13.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 9.7% at schools with a similar intake; 27.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 25.9 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
  10. Larkmead School

    State secondary · Abingdon · 4.8 miles

    37of 100

    Ofsted: School remains Good (2024) · results: top 49% in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 37
    • Resultsmatters10.3 of 20 points

      Top 49% of 3,101 state schools in England: Progress 8 of +0.02 in 2023/24 (England +0.01). DfE school performance tables

    • Ofstedmatters15 of 20 points

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

    • Distancematters0.8 of 20 points

      4.8 miles from the middle of OX2 9, 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 1.71 miles away; this school is 4.79 miles from the middle of OX2 9, further than that. 57 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little2.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 12.6% of sessions in 2024/25, against 8.5% at schools with a similar intake; 18.9 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 little8.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 22.0 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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