The Best Schools In Oxford Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Oxford. These top schools near Oxford are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

Visit each school’s page to see catchment area maps, parent reviews and exam results in full

Compare all schools in Oxford and see the best and worst performing schools

Also view the local primary school league table

1

Magdalen College School

See Full Report

Our number one ranked school in Oxford based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Magdalen College School.

Pupils
957
Ages
7 - 19
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school
2

Radley College

See Full Report

Radley College is ranked second in Oxford based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
767
Ages
13 - 18
Gender
Boys
Type
Other independent school
3

Oxford High School GDST

See Full Report

At number 3 in the best schools in Oxford based on our authoritative ranking is Oxford High School GDST.

Pupils
821
Ages
4 - 19
Gender
Girls
Type
Other independent school
4

Headington Rye Oxford

See Full Report

The school ranked at number four in our Oxford league table is Headington Rye Oxford based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1179
Ages
3 - 19
Gender
Girls
Type
Other independent school
5

d'Overbroeck's

See Full Report

Our number five ranked school in Oxford based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is d'Overbroeck's.

Pupils
693
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Other independent school

Top 5 best performing schools in Oxford and their catchment areas in Oxford ranked by School Guide in 2025

  • Magdalen College School
  • Radley College
  • Oxford High School GDST
  • Headington Rye Oxford
  • d'Overbroeck's

Want a full league table for Oxford?

Compare all schools in Oxford