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Schools in Wheatley

A town in Oxfordshire

  • Town
  • 6 schools and nurseries
  • 1,569 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, more than across England. Results at 11 are below 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

Wheatley at a glance

Strong primary inspections, weaker results at 11

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

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries61 primary · 1 secondary · 3 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 95%
  • Met the standard at 1157%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths62%Attainment 8 55.8, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary21%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school19%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Wheatley

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 Wheatley primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Wheatley

1 mainstream schools in Wheatley, best first

Top Secondary Schools in Wheatley

1 mainstream schools in Wheatley, best first

Wheatley Park School

Oxford, OX33 1QH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

168 first choices, 176 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1655.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
1,146
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Wheatley Park School

Nurseries in Wheatley

3 in Wheatley, highest Ofsted grade first

Wheatley Nursery School

Oxford, OX33 1NN · State · Nursery · Ages 3 to 5

  • Ofsted:Good

No published results yet.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
52
Pupils per teacher
25.9
View school Wheatley Nursery School

Sixth Forms in Wheatley

2 in Wheatley, by the school's Eduscope score

Wheatley Park School

Oxford, OX33 1QH · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

168 first choices, 176 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1655.8

England 46.2

Days missed
8.4%
Pupils
1,146
Pupils per teacher
17.2
View school Wheatley Park School

John Watson School

Oxford, OX33 1NN · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
115
Pupils per teacher
5.6
View school John Watson School

Special Schools in Wheatley

1 in Wheatley. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

John Watson School

Oxford, OX33 1NN · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
8.8%
Pupils
115
Pupils per teacher
5.6
View school John Watson School
The map

Every school in Wheatley, 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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Wheatley Nursery School, GoodJohn Watson School, GoodWheatley Church of England Primary School, Requires improvement in 2 areasWheatley Park School, GoodOxford's British Orchard Nursery, Needs attention in 4 areasThe Aunties' Old School Nursery, Outstanding
  • Outstanding1
  • Good3
  • Not graded yet2
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.

Postcodes

Browse Wheatley by postcode

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

Wheatley vs England

How good are Wheatley'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 Wheatley

WheatleyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade.

    100%

    England 95%

    Above 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.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    62%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

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

    19%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    21%

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

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

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap20%45%70%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%60%80%2018201920222023202420252026
62% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
19% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Wheatley has 6 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

21% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Wheatley's state schools each January.

Up 10% 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.

Wheatley21%

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 Wheatley

How many schools are in Wheatley?

Wheatley has 6 schools, including 2 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 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 Wheatley?

The highest-ranked schools in Wheatley on Eduscope are Wheatley Park School, Wheatley Church of England 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 Wheatley are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Wheatley 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 Wheatley perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Wheatley, 57% 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 Wheatley?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Wheatley is 15.3:1. 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 Wheatley schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Wheatley is 18.6%. 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 Wheatley?

There are 1,569 pupils enrolled across schools in Wheatley, with 256 in primary and 1,261 in secondary. 15.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Wheatley?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 6 schools in Wheatley 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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