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Schools in Wallingford

A town in Oxfordshire

  • Town
  • 8 schools and nurseries
  • 1,941 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Wallingford at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Wallingford's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries82 primary · 1 secondary · 5 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths50%Attainment 8 48.9, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary12%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Wallingford

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.

All Wallingford primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Wallingford

2 mainstream schools in Wallingford, best first

Fir Tree Primary School

Wallingford, OX10 0NY · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

22 first choices, 22 offers made

Met the standard at 1170%

England 62%

Days missed
4.0%
Pupils
228
Pupils per teacher
17.5
View school Fir Tree Primary School

St John's Primary School

Wallingford, OX10 9AG · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

27 first choices, 28 offers made

Met the standard at 1157%

England 62%

Days missed
3.5%
Pupils
206
Pupils per teacher
21.3
View school St John's Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Wallingford

1 mainstream schools in Wallingford, best first

Wallingford School

Wallingford, OX10 8HH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

290 first choices, 226 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.9

England 46.2

Days missed
9.2%
Pupils
1,507
Pupils per teacher
19.3
View school Wallingford School

Nurseries in Wallingford

5 in Wallingford, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 5 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Wallingford

1 in Wallingford, by the school's Eduscope score

Wallingford School

Wallingford, OX10 8HH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

290 first choices, 226 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.9

England 46.2

Days missed
9.2%
Pupils
1,507
Pupils per teacher
19.3
View school Wallingford School
The map

Every school in Wallingford, 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.

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Wallingford School, GoodSt John's Primary School, GoodFir Tree Primary School, GoodRainbow Pre School, GoodElizabeth House Day Nursery and PreschoolPaddocks Pre-School, Expected standard or betterToddler TownDuchess Nursery Wallingford
  • Good4
  • Not graded yet4
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 Wallingford school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

Postcodes

Browse Wallingford by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Wallingford vs England

How good are Wallingford's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Wallingford

WallingfordEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    50%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    12%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Wallingford in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
50% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Wallingford has 8 schools and nurseries.

There are 18% more pupils than in 2018.

12% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Wallingford's state schools each January.

Up 18% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Wallingford12%

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.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Wallingford

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How many schools are in Wallingford?

Wallingford has 8 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 5 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Wallingford?

The highest-ranked schools in Wallingford on Eduscope are Wallingford School, Fir Tree Primary School, St John's 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.

What percentage of schools in Wallingford are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Wallingford hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Wallingford perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Wallingford, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Wallingford?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Wallingford is 19.2:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Wallingford schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Wallingford is 18.4%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Wallingford?

There are 1,941 pupils enrolled across schools in Wallingford, with 434 in primary and 1,507 in secondary. 12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Wallingford?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 8 schools in Wallingford 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.

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