Oxford grammar schools league table 2025
State schools with selective admissions. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 6 schools in Oxford, South East. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 195d'Overbroeck'sOxford · Independent Secondary64.8 Attainment 8 · 615 students
- 278Kings Education (Oxford)Oxford · Independent Secondary– · 77 students
- 342Wychwood SchoolOxford · Independent All-through46.4 Attainment 8 · 150 students
- 435Headington School OxfordOxford · Independent All-through32.6 Attainment 8 · 1,082 students
- 519Oxford International CollegeOxford · Independent Secondary1.7 Attainment 8 · 216 students
- 618St Edward's SchoolOxford · Independent Secondary10.8 Attainment 8 · 809 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | d'Overbroeck's Oxford · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Independent | 95.4 Top 5% | 64.8 Attainment 8 | 615 |
| 2 | Kings Education (Oxford) Oxford · Secondary · Ages 15–25 | Independent | 77.5 Top 25% | – | 77 |
| 3 | Wychwood School Oxford · All-through · Ages 10–18 | Independent | 41.9 Lower 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 150 |
| 4 | Headington School Oxford Oxford · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Independent | 34.5 Lower 50% | 32.6 Attainment 8 | 1,082 |
| 5 | Oxford International College Oxford · Secondary · Ages 14–19 | Independent | 19.3 Lower 50% | 1.7 Attainment 8 | 216 |
| 6 | St Edward's School Oxford · Secondary · Ages 13–18 | Independent | 18.4 Lower 50% | 10.8 Attainment 8 | 809 |
d'Overbroeck's in Oxford leads the 2025 list of grammar schools in Oxford with a Success Index (England) of 95.4. Of the 6 schools shown, 6 are independent.
For the full picture see the wider South East grammar schools league table, every school on the Oxford page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best grammar school in Oxford?
d'Overbroeck's in Oxford, South East ranks first among grammar schools in Oxford with a Success Index (England) of 95.4 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 615).
How are grammar schools in Oxford ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.