- Ofsted:Outstanding
Results well above the England average.
75 first choices, 61 offers made
Met the standard at 1170%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 8.2%
- Pupils
- 322
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.2
Schools in OX12
A postcode district in Oxfordshire
- Postcode district
- 24 schools and nurseries
In short: OX12 is a postcode district in Oxfordshire with 14 primary schools, 3 secondary schools and 9 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2414 primary · 3 secondary · 9 nurseries
Top-rated
All OX12 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OX12
Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.
Top Primary Schools in OX12
14 in OX12, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
17 first choices, 19 offers made
Met the standard at 1167%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 4.9%
- Pupils
- 90
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.1
- Ofsted:Good
Results below the England average.
10 first choices, 12 offers made
Met the standard at 1155%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.5%
- Pupils
- 82
- Pupils per teacher
- 20.4
Top Secondary Schools in OX12
3 in OX12, best first
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results below the England average.
167 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.9%
- Pupils
- 1,708
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Nurseries in OX12
9 in OX12, highest Ofsted grade first
Bramleys Day Nursery And Nursery School
Wantage, OX12 8TP · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Camel Pre-School
Wantage, OX12 9HL · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Rockwell House Day Nursery And Nursery School
Wantage, OX12 8AZ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Expected standard in every area
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in OX12
2 in OX12, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Needs attention in 5 areas
Results below the England average.
167 first choices, 222 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.4
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 11.9%
- Pupils
- 1,708
- Pupils per teacher
- 16.3
Fitzwaryn School
Wantage, OX12 9ET · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 126
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.9
Special Schools in OX12
2 in OX12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Fitzwaryn School
Wantage, OX12 9ET · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard or better
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 9.3%
- Pupils
- 126
- Pupils per teacher
- 8.9
Huckleberry Therapeutic School
Ox12 8ne · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
Private Schools in OX12
1 in OX12. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Huckleberry Therapeutic School
Ox12 8ne · Independent · Primary · Ages 5 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 20
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OX12, on one map
Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.
- Outstanding1
- Good13
- Not graded yet10
Before you apply
Apply through the council where you live
Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.
By age
What's on offer for each age
Pick a stage to see every OX12 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OX12 has 24 schools and nurseries.
Dates to know
Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.
- 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
- 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
- 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
- 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.
Keep up with schools in OX12
Follow any school and we'll email you when it gets a new Ofsted report or new results are out. Nothing else.
Questions
Questions parents ask about OX12
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OX12?
OX12 has 24 schools, including 14 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, 9 nurseries, 1 independent school, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in OX12?
The highest-ranked schools in OX12 on Eduscope are Wantage Primary Academy, St Amand's Catholic Primary School, The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.
How many private schools are in OX12?
There is 1 independent school in OX12, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.
How do I choose the right school in OX12?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 24 schools in OX12 by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.
Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.