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Best Secondary Schools in South Oxfordshire

Facts About South Oxfordshire Secondary Schools
  • South Oxfordshire has 17 secondary schools that serve 13,190 students for the school year 2024/25.
  • 12 state high schools & 4 private high schools are available in the South Oxfordshire.
  • 34.18% of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs, which is higher than England's average of 30.84%.
  • The top ranked only girl's high schools in South Oxfordshire are Didcot Girls' School.
  • The top ranked only boy's high schools in South Oxfordshire are St Birinus School.
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  • Didcot Girls' School
    #1 in Best Secondary Schools in South Oxfordshire

    Didcot Girls' School

    • Didcot, South Oxfordshire , OX11 7AJ
    • State
    • Age 11-18

    Didcot Girls' School is an outstanding secondary school located in Didcot, South East. With a student-teacher ratio of 16:1 and exceptional academic achievements, the school empowers girls to become r...

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    • Ofsted: Outstanding
    • A- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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  • Gillotts School
    #2 in Best Secondary Schools in South Oxfordshire

    Gillotts School

    • Henley-on-Thames, South Oxfordshire , RG9 1PS
    • State
    • Age 11-16
    • 5 (1 review)

    Very warm and friendly , well mannered /behaved children. Lovely canteen and nutritious food choices. lots of green open space for the children to play and do spots onsite.Outstanding sporting result...

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    • Ofsted: Outstanding
    • A- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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  • Wallingford School
    #3 in Best Secondary Schools in South Oxfordshire

    Wallingford School

    • Wallingford, South Oxfordshire , OX10 8HH
    • State
    • Age 11-18

    Wallingford School is a co-educational secondary school located in Wallingford, South East. With a student teacher ratio of 17:1, the school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment. T...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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  • Icknield Community College
    #4 in Best Secondary Schools in South Oxfordshire

    Icknield Community College

    • Watlington, South Oxfordshire , OX49 5RB
    • State
    • Age 11-16
    • 5 (1 review)

    Great teachers, and amazing support for revision for GCSE’s . Both my children are very happy at school. I wish the school had a 6 form as continuing with A’levels at Icknield would have been our ...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 16 : 1
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  • Langtree School
    #5 in Best Secondary Schools in South Oxfordshire

    Langtree School

    • Woodcote, South Oxfordshire , RG8 0RA
    • State
    • Age 11-16

    Langtree School is a secondary school located in Woodcote, South East. With a small and friendly staff, the school maintains a strong ethos of family and community, providing individual attention to a...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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  • Europa School UK
    #6 in Best Secondary Schools in South Oxfordshire

    Europa School UK Verified

    • Culham, South Oxfordshire , OX14 3DZ
    • State
    • Age 4-19
    • 5 (4 reviews)

    Wonderful school. Our children have benefited from the rich diverse community- students, teachers and families. They have done well academically and have enjoyed everything else the school has to off...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 18 : 1
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  • Lord Williams's School
    #7 in Best Secondary Schools in South Oxfordshire

    Lord Williams's School

    • Thame, South Oxfordshire , OX9 2AQ
    • State
    • Age 11-18
    • 2.3 (3 reviews)

    Very supportive school with many opportunities for everyone.Being in a big school ,you may expect to not stand out but everyone is unique and there are very many extremely intelligent individuals

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 18 : 1
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  • Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge
    #8 in Best Secondary Schools in South Oxfordshire

    Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge

    • Sonning Common, South Oxfordshire , RG4 9LN
    • State
    • Age 11-16

    Maiden Erlegh Chiltern Edge is a co-ed secondary school located in Sonning Common, South East. With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and a focus on providing support for students with special education...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 17 : 1
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  • Woodeaton Manor School
    #9 in Best Secondary Schools in South Oxfordshire

    Woodeaton Manor School

    • Woodeaton, South Oxfordshire , OX3 9TS
    • State
    • Age 7-18

    Woodeaton Manor School is a highly reputable co-educational boarding school located in Woodeaton, South East. With an excellent student-teacher ratio of 5:1, the dedicated staff provide a well-balance...

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    • Ofsted: Inadequate
    • C Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 5 : 1
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  • John Watson School

    John Watson School

    • Wheatley, South Oxfordshire , OX33 1NN
    • State
    • Age 2-19

    John Watson School is an all-through school in Wheatley, South East. With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, our dedicated staff provides a nurturing environment for students aged 2-19. We offer a wide r...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • B- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 6 : 1
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  • Oxford Montessori Schools

    Oxford Montessori Schools

    • Elsfield, South Oxfordshire , OX3 9UW
    • Private
    • Age 2-16

    Oxford Montessori Schools is a reputable all-through school located in Elsfield, South East. With a strong emphasis on personalized education and holistic development, the school provides a nurturing ...

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  • Chilworth House Upper School

    Chilworth House Upper School

    • Great Milton, South Oxfordshire , OX33 1JP
    • Age 11-18

    Chilworth House Upper School is a co-educational secondary school located in Great Milton, South East. With a total of 75 students, it provides a supportive environment for students aged 11-18 with Au...

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    • Ofsted: Good
    • C Overall Snobe Grade
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  • Wheatley Park School

    Wheatley Park School

    • Holton, South Oxfordshire , OX33 1QH
    • State
    • Age 11-18

    Wheatley Park School is a secondary school located in Holton, South East. With a student-teacher ratio of 17:1, our dedicated teachers provide a supportive learning environment. We prioritize the educ...

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    • D- Overall Snobe Grade
    • Student-teacher ratio: 18 : 1
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  • St Birinus School

    St Birinus School

    • Didcot, South Oxfordshire , OX11 8AZ
    • State
    • Age 11-18

    St Birinus School is a boys' secondary school in Didcot, South East England. With a student-teacher ratio of 19:1, the school prides itself on high standards and offers opportunities for personal grow...

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    • D- Overall Snobe Grade
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  • Cranford House School Trust Limited

    Cranford House School Trust Limited

    • Moulsford, South Oxfordshire , OX10 9HT
    • Private
    • Age 2-18

    Cranford House School Trust Limited is an all-through co-ed school with a strong emphasis on traditional values and a warm and supportive community. With a focus on creating happy, confident, and moti...

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  • Shiplake College

    Shiplake College

    • Shiplake, South Oxfordshire , RG9 4BW
    • Private
    • Age 11-18

    Shiplake College is a prestigious Church of England secondary school located in Shiplake, South East. With a history dating back to 1959, the school offers a co-ed boarding experience for students age...

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  • The Oratory School

    The Oratory School Verified

    • Woodcote, South Oxfordshire , RG8 0PJ
    • Private
    • Age 11-18

    The Oratory School is a co-educational Roman Catholic secondary boarding school located in Woodcote, South East. With a long-standing history since its founding in 1951, the school offers a wide range...

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    Here are the 2024/25 Best secondary schools

    2 ofsted outstanding schools in South Oxfordshire.

    1 catholic secondary school in South Oxfordshire.

    1 church of england secondary school in South Oxfordshire.

    1 christian secondary school in South Oxfordshire.