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17 state primary schools within 2 miles and 9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OX3, ranked. Change what matters and the list re-ranks, every reason shown.

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State primary schools near OX3

17 state primary schools within 2 miles of the middle of OX3, ranked by what matters to you. 4 more were left out by your filters.

  1. St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford

    State primary · Church of England · Oxford · 0.28 miles

    71of 100

    Places reached 0.89 miles in 2026 · 0.28 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 71
    • 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 February 2023: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters17.2 of 20 points

      0.28 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 0.89 miles away; this school is 0.28 miles from the middle of OX3, closer than that. 5 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little5.3 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.1% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 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 little1.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.7 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  2. Bayards Hill School

    State primary · Oxford · 0.88 miles

    70of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · results: top 42% in England

    How it scored 70
    • 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, June 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters11.2 of 20 points

      0.88 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 little6.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 7.7% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 0.0 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 at schools with a similar intake. DfE, pupil absence and suspensions, school level

    • Class sizea little5.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 25.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  3. St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

    State primary · Roman Catholic · Oxford · 0.58 miles

    68of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 16% in England · 0.58 miles

    How it scored 68
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% 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 February 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.2 of 20 points

      0.58 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 little2.5 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.0% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.0% at schools with a similar intake; 2.0 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 little4.5 of 10 points

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

    The school's page
  4. New Marston Primary School

    State primary · Oxford · 0.69 miles

    68of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2019) · 0.69 miles

    How it scored 68
    • 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, October 2019: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters13.1 of 20 points

      0.69 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 little3.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.5 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 little4.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 26.8 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  5. East Oxford Primary School

    State primary · Oxford · 1.3 miles

    67of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · results: top 16% in England · classes of 22 on average

    How it scored 67
    • Resultsmatters17 of 20 points

      Top 16% of 14,817 state schools in England: 78% 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 January 2025: Standards maintained. There is no grade in it to score. It counts at the middle. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.7 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 little5.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% 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 little8.6 of 10 points

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

    The school's page
  6. Wood Farm Primary School

    State primary · Oxford · 0.97 miles

    64of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · results: top 39% in England

    How it scored 64
    • 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, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters10.3 of 20 points

      0.97 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 little2.2 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 6.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 5.3% at schools with a similar intake; 2.2 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 little3.9 of 10 points

      Classes average 27.3 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  7. Windmill Primary School

    State primary · Oxford · 0.55 miles

    63of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2025) · 0.55 miles

    How it scored 63
    • Resultsmatters7.1 of 20 points

      Better than 35% of 14,817 state schools in England: 58% 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 2025: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.5 of 20 points

      0.55 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 little4.8 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.4% 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 little2 of 10 points

      Classes average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  8. Barton Park Primary School

    State primary · Oxford · 0.55 miles

    62of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 0.55 miles

    How it scored 62
    • Resultsmatters5.5 of 20 points

      Better than 27% of 14,817 state schools in England: 55% 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 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters14.5 of 20 points

      0.55 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 little3.7 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.9% of sessions in 2024/25, against 6.3% at schools with a similar intake; 4.5 suspensions per 100 pupils in 2024/25, against 2.2 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
  9. St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School

    State primary · Oxford · 1.2 miles

    60of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.2 miles

    How it scored 60
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% 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, September 2023: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters8.1 of 20 points

      1.2 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 little4.1 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 5.0% 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 little6.3 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.4 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page
  10. Sandhills Community Primary School

    State primary · Oxford · 1.5 miles

    58of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2022) · classes of 24 on average

    How it scored 58
    • Resultsmatters6.5 of 20 points

      Better than 32% of 14,817 state schools in England: 57% 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, November 2022: Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters5.4 of 20 points

      1.5 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 little4.6 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 4.8% of sessions in 2024/25, against 4.6% at schools with a similar intake; 0.9 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 little6.6 of 10 points

      Classes average 24.1 pupils (2025/26). DfE, class sizes, school level

    The school's page

State secondary schools near OX3

9 state secondary schools within 5 miles of the middle of OX3, ranked by what matters to you. 11 more were left out by your filters.

  1. The Swan School

    State secondary · Oxford · 1.3 miles

    78of 100

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

    How it scored 78
    • 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

    • Distancematters15 of 20 points

      1.3 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 1.26 miles from the middle of OX3, 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
  2. Oxford Spires Academy

    State secondary · Oxford · 1.4 miles

    75of 100

    Places reached 1.75 miles in 2026 · results: top 16% in England · Ofsted: Good (2023)

    How it scored 75
    • 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

    • Distancematters14.4 of 20 points

      1.4 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 1.75 miles away; this school is 1.40 miles from the middle of OX3, closer 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
  3. Cheney School

    State secondary · Oxford · 0.77 miles

    74of 100

    Places reached 2.16 miles in 2026 · 0.77 miles · Ofsted: School remains Good (2023)

    How it scored 74
    • 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

    • Distancematters16.9 of 20 points

      0.77 miles from the middle of OX3, 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 2.16 miles away; this school is 0.77 miles from the middle of OX3, closer 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
  4. The Cherwell School

    State secondary · Oxford · 2.1 miles

    71of 100

    Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · results: top 5% in England · 2.1 miles

    How it scored 71
    • 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

    • Distancematters11.7 of 20 points

      2.1 miles from the middle of OX3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters5 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 1.18 miles away; this school is 2.07 miles from the middle of OX3, 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
  5. Greyfriars Catholic School

    State secondary · Roman Catholic · Oxford · 1.8 miles

    69of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 1.8 miles

    How it scored 69
    • 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

    • Distancematters12.7 of 20 points

      1.8 miles from the middle of OX3, 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. Wheatley Park School

    State secondary · Oxford · 3.4 miles

    68of 100

    Places reached 3.05 miles in 2026 · results: top 15% in England · Ofsted: School remains Good (2022)

    How it scored 68
    • 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, from a shorter ungraded visit in March 2022: School remains Good. Ofsted

    • Distancematters6.5 of 20 points

      3.4 miles from the middle of OX3, as the crow flies. Distance from the school's address in the DfE register

    • Getting inmatters17.9 of 20 points

      In 2026 the last Year 7 place went to a home 3.05 miles away; this school is 3.37 miles from the middle of OX3, further than that. 8 applicants were refused a place. Oxfordshire County Council

    • Attendance and behavioura little3.4 of 10 points

      Pupils missed 8.4% of sessions in 2024/25, against 7.4% at schools with a similar intake; 12.2 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
  7. Matthew Arnold School

    State secondary · Oxford · 4.0 miles

    63of 100

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

    How it scored 63
    • 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

    • Distancematters3.9 of 20 points

      4.0 miles from the middle of OX3, 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
  8. The Oxford Academy

    State secondary · Church of England · Oxford · 2.8 miles

    47of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · classes of 21 on average · 2.8 miles

    How it scored 47
    • 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

    • Distancematters8.8 of 20 points

      2.8 miles from the middle of OX3, 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
  9. Gosford Hill School

    State secondary · Kidlington · 4.6 miles

    41of 100

    Nobody refused in 2026 · classes of 22 on average · Ofsted report card (2026): lowest area needs attention

    How it scored 41
    • 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

    • Distancematters1.6 of 20 points

      4.6 miles from the middle of OX3, 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

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