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30 nearest schools to OX13 5JL
| School | Type | Ages | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton Church of England (A) Primary School 139 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 0.0 mi |
| Dry Sandford Primary School 98 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 1.7 mi |
| Cothill House 155 pupils | Other independent school | 7–14 | Report | 1.8 mi |
| Cumnor Church of England School (Voluntary Controlled) 197 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Wootton St Peter's Church of England Primary School 83 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 2.0 mi |
| Standlake Church of England Primary School 102 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Stanton Harcourt CofE Primary School 105 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Sunningwell Church of England Primary School 78 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.1 mi |
| Marcham Church of England (Voluntary Controlled) Primary School 168 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Good Report | 3.1 mi |
| Matthew Arnold School 1,255 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| John Blandy Primary School 296 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 3.2 mi |
| Mulberry Bush School 24 pupils | Non-maintained special school | 5–12 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| The Manor Preparatory School 376 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 3.3 mi |
| Larkmead School 959 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.5 mi |
| Longworth Primary School 82 pupils | Primary | 5–11 | Good Report | 3.6 mi |
| St Helen and St Katharine 700 pupils | Other independent school Girls | 9–18 | Report | 3.6 mi |
| Fitzharrys School 906 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.8 mi |
| Botley School 189 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Requires improvement Report | 3.9 mi |
| Long Furlong Primary School 211 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| John Mason School 927 pupils | Secondary | 11–18 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| The Unicorn School 148 pupils | Other independent special school | 6–19 | Report | 3.9 mi |
| North Hinksey Church of England Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 0–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Dunmore Primary School 420 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| St Nicolas Church of England Primary School, Abingdon 399 pupils | Primary | 4–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Chandlings Prep 263 pupils | Other independent school | 2–11 | Report | 4.0 mi |
| Abingdon School 1,270 pupils | Other independent school | 4–19 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Carswell Community Primary School 210 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Report | 4.1 mi |
| Caldecott Primary School 360 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.2 mi |
| Rush Common School 417 pupils | Primary | 2–11 | Report | 4.5 mi |
| Thameside Primary School 205 pupils | Primary | 3–11 | Good Report | 4.5 mi |
Source: Department for Education (Get Information about Schools) and Ofsted. Grades are from each school's last graded inspection; newer inspections use report cards without a single grade. Distances are straight-line, and catchment areas are set by the council or school.
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