Schools in Oxford
Moving to Oxford? These are the schools closest to the centre of Oxford, Oxfordshire — each with how far it is and a link to its latest Ofsted report.
Nearest doesn't mean a guaranteed place: catchment areas are set by Oxford City Council and shift year to year. Use this to get a feel for the area, then check the official rules on GOV.UK school admissions. Popular areas locally include Jericho, Summertown and Cowley.
Last updated: August 2026
Nearest schools to Oxford centre
- 0.5 mi
St Ebbe's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · OX1 4NA
- 0.6 mi
St Barnabas' Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · OX2 6BN
- 0.7 mi
West Oxford Community Primary School
Primary · OX2 0BY
- 0.9 mi
New Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Primary · OX1 4RQ
- 1.1 mi
East Oxford Primary School
Primary · OX4 1JP
- 1.1 mi
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
Primary · OX2 7PH
- 1.1 mi
St Mary and St John Church of England Primary School
Primary · OX4 1TJ
- 1.1 mi
North Hinksey Church of England Primary School
Primary · OX2 0LZ
- 1.2 mi
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Oxford City
Primary · OX3 0EJ
- 1.2 mi
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
Primary · OX2 6AB
- 1.6 mi
Larkrise Primary School
Primary · OX4 4AN
- 1.6 mi
Botley School
Primary · OX2 9JZ
These are the schools nearest the centre of Oxford. Checking a specific street or estate? Open the school checker and enter the postcode to centre the results there — with catchment guidance and how the data works.
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Common questions
- How do I check schools in a specific Oxford postcode?
- This page shows the schools nearest the centre of Oxford. For a specific street or estate, enter its postcode in the school checker and you'll get the nearest schools to that exact point.
- Are these the best schools in Oxford?
- We don't rank schools — we show the nearest ones and link each to its live Ofsted report so you can judge for yourself. Ofsted moved to report cards under a new framework in late 2025, so open the report for the current picture.
- How do I apply for a school place in Oxford?
- You apply through Oxford City Council, not the school directly, and the deadlines are firm — usually mid-January for primary and the end of October for secondary. GOV.UK's school admissions pages link to the council's application process.