- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
107 first choices, 87 offers made
Met the standard at 1164%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.2%
- Pupils
- 598
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.4
Schools in OX26
A postcode district in Oxfordshire
- Postcode district
- 29 schools and nurseries
In short: OX26 is a postcode district in Oxfordshire with 13 primary schools, 5 secondary schools and 13 nurseries. Apply through the council where you live, which may not be the one a school is in.
- Schools and nurseries2913 primary · 5 secondary · 13 nurseries
Top-rated
All OX26 primary schoolsThe highest-rated schools in OX26
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 OX26
13 in OX26, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results above the England average.
28 first choices, 33 offers made
Met the standard at 1166%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 5.3%
- Pupils
- 217
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.9
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bicester, OX26 1UN · State · Primary · Ages 4 to 11
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
25 first choices, 29 offers made
Met the standard at 1163%
England 62%
- Days missed
- 3.3%
- Pupils
- 201
- Pupils per teacher
- 22.1
Top Secondary Schools in OX26
5 in OX26, best first
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
184 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,176
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
145 first choices, 104 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1645.5
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 9.9%
- Pupils
- 565
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.0
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results close to the England average.
120 first choices, 184 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,118
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Nurseries in OX26
13 in OX26, highest Ofsted grade first
Bubbles Pre-School
Bicester, OX26 3UU · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Jack And Jill Preschool
Bicester, OX26 2NR · Nursery
- Ofsted:Outstanding
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Bambooh Bicester
Bicester, OX26 4YJ · Nursery
- Ofsted:Good
Nurseries don't sit tests, so there are no results to compare.
Sixth Forms in OX26
4 in OX26, by the school's Eduscope score
- Ofsted:Good
Results close to the England average.
184 first choices, 233 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1647.3
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.7%
- Pupils
- 1,176
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.7
- Ofsted:Requires improvement in 2 areas
Results close to the England average.
120 first choices, 184 offers made
Attainment 8 at 1643.9
England 46.2
- Days missed
- 8.8%
- Pupils
- 1,118
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.9
Bardwell School
Bicester, OX26 4RZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 121
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.0
Special Schools in OX26
1 in OX26. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bardwell School
Bicester, OX26 4RZ · Academy · All-through · Ages 2 to 19
- Ofsted:Strong standard in every area
Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- 8.6%
- Pupils
- 121
- Pupils per teacher
- 9.0
Private Schools in OX26
1 in OX26. Eduscope doesn't rank these.
Bruern Abbey School
Bicester, OX26 1UY · Independent · All-through · Ages 7 to 17 · Boys
- ISI:Inspected
Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.
Results
Not published for this kind of school.
- Days missed
- –
- Pupils
- 214
- Pupils per teacher
- –
The map
See them as a listEvery school in OX26, 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.
- Outstanding2
- Good19
- Requires improvement1
- Not graded yet7
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 OX26 school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.
Living here
What it's like for families
OX26 has 29 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 OX26
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Questions
Questions parents ask about OX26
Nearby areas
How many schools are in OX26?
OX26 has 29 schools, including 13 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 13 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
What are the best schools in OX26?
The highest-ranked schools in OX26 on Eduscope are St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester, Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 OX26?
There is 1 independent school in OX26. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.
How do I choose the right school in OX26?
Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 29 schools in OX26 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.