Ofsted school ratings in Oxfordshire
In Oxfordshire (South East), 108 of 121 graded state-funded schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.3%. That is 2.1 percentage points above the England-wide rate of 87.2%, based on Ofsted’s management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 89.3%
- England 87.2%
- Outstanding
- 11
- Good
- 97
- Requires improvement
- 10
- Inadequate
- 3
- Graded schools
- 121
- rank 72/145
Ofsted overall-effectiveness grades in Oxfordshire (31 May 2026)
| Grade | Schools in Oxfordshire | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Outstanding | 11 | 9.1% |
| Good | 97 | 80.2% |
| Requires improvement | 10 | 8.3% |
| Inadequate | 3 | 2.5% |
The Good-or-Outstanding rate is derived from these real counts as (Outstanding + Good) ÷ all graded schools. Schools last inspected on or after 1 September 2024 carry no overall-effectiveness grade and are excluded, per Ofsted’s published methodology.
By school phase in Oxfordshire
| Phase | Outstanding | Good | RI | Inadequate | Good+Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 6 | 79 | 8 | 1 | 90.4% |
| Secondary | 3 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 95.2% |
| Special | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 40.0% |
Areas with a similar Good-or-Outstanding rate
- Hertfordshire89.4%
- South Gloucestershire89.3%
- Southend on Sea89.3%
- Sandwell89.1%
- Cumberland88.9%
- East Riding of Yorkshire88.9%
Frequently asked questions
- How many schools in Oxfordshire are rated Good or Outstanding?
- 108 of 121 graded state-funded schools in Oxfordshire hold an Ofsted overall-effectiveness grade of Good or Outstanding — a Good-or-Outstanding rate of 89.3%. That figure is derived from Ofsted's real inspection counts as at 31 May 2026. Across England the rate is 87.2%.
- How many Outstanding schools does Oxfordshire have?
- Oxfordshire has 11 schools rated Outstanding and 97 rated Good, out of 121 graded state-funded schools, according to Ofsted management information as at 31 May 2026.
- Are there any Inadequate schools in Oxfordshire?
- 3 state-funded schools are rated Inadequate in Oxfordshire, and 10 rated Requires improvement, out of 121 graded schools (Ofsted, as at 31 May 2026).
- What is the Good-or-Outstanding rate for primary and secondary schools in Oxfordshire?
- By phase in Oxfordshire: 90.4% of 94 primary schools; 95.2% of 21 secondary schools; 40.0% of 5 special schools are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (as at 31 May 2026).
- How does Oxfordshire compare with the rest of England for school ratings?
- Oxfordshire ranks 72 of 145 English local authorities (those with at least 20 graded schools) by Ofsted Good-or-Outstanding rate, at 89.3% versus the England-wide 87.2% (as at 31 May 2026).
Reference period: latest inspections as at 31 May 2026 (Ofsted management information, published 2026-06-18). Source: Ofsted — State-funded school inspections and outcomes: management information. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Ofsted. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.