The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 10.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
10.8
33.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.04
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
26% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Specialist provision
Not applicable
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 13–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 813
- Capacity
- 96%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mr Alastair Chirnside (Warden)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Woodstock Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 7NN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNorthern House Academy
Academy · Very close
Northern House School
Special school · Very close
St Clare's, Oxford
Independent · 506m away
d'Overbroeck's
Independent · 621m away
The Cherwell School
Secondary · 685m away
Oxford High School GDST
Independent · 719m away
St Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School Oxford
Primary · 1.1km away
St Aloysius' Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is St Edward's School a selective school?
Yes. St Edward's School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend St Edward's School?
St Edward's School currently has 813 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edward's School take?
St Edward's School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18.
Where is St Edward's School?
St Edward's School is in Oxford, OX2 7NN, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edward's School have a sixth form?
Yes, St Edward's School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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