What is the best primary school in Oxford?

On our composite score, North Hinksey Church of England Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in Oxford, with a grade B. The score is one view of a school: each profile shows the figures behind it, and the list above ranks every scored primary school in the area.

How many primary schools are there in Oxford?

There are 48 primary schools in Oxford with a composite score on FindGreatSchools. Schools too new to have published results, and independent and special schools, are listed on their own pages.

How are primary schools in Oxford ranked?

By our composite score, which blends four domains (Ofsted inspection, attainment, progress and engagement) into a grade from A to F. Schools are ordered by score weighted by data completeness, so a school with thin data cannot leapfrog a well-measured one. The method and weights are published in full.

When do I apply for a primary school place in Oxford?

Applications for Reception places in Oxford starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

The best primary schools in Oxford

Compare 48 top-rated primary schools in Oxford, ranked by Ofsted ratings, SATs results, attendance and progress. Top of the list: North Hinksey Church of England Primary School.

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Compare the top two side by side: North Hinksey Church of England Primary School vs St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford

The best primary schools in Oxford

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North Hinksey Church of England Primary School

St Andrew's Church of England Primary School, Oxford

Our Lady's Roman Catholic Primary School

West Oxford Community Primary School

St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford

St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School

Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled)

St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City

Beckley Church of England Primary School

William Fletcher Primary School

Wolvercote Primary School

St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School

Windmill Primary School

Windale Primary School

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Littlemore

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oxford

St Nicholas' Primary and Nursery School

St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School

Garsington Church of England Primary School

St Swithun's CofE Primary School

Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School

St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School

New Hinksey Church of England Primary School

Church Cowley St James Church of England Primary School

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