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St Edward's School

Other independent school · Oxford, OX2 7NN

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#349 of 2,536

Better than 86% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages13 to 18
Pupils809
GenderMixed
Religious characterChurch of England
Admissions policySelective
Head teacherMr Alastair Chirnside
Local authorityOxfordshire
Opened01 Jan 1910
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123292.

GCSE results

2025/26

GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.

MeasureThis schoolOxfordshireEngland
Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average.12.846.346.2
Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass.0%65.1%64.8%
Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass.0%47.1%46.3%
Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade.0%15.2%14.2%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths0%61.3%60.2%
Pupils at the end of key stage 4158--

Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

A-level results

2024/25

Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.

MeasureThis schoolOxfordshireEngland
Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10.41.09, better than England, better than Oxfordshire33.4635
Average A-level gradeB--
Average points, best three A-levels41.86, better than England, better than Oxfordshire3435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsB+--
AAB or better25%, better than England, better than Oxfordshire15.6%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.-0.04, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study183--
Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs.z--

Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils809
Girls362
Boys447
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.209
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.1

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Destinations after A-levels

2023/24

Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.

MeasureThis school
Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms.64.6%
Higher education41%
Employment19.7%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.19.1%
Further education1.1%
Apprenticeship0%

Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near St Edward's School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miNot applicableSummer Fields SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.3 miNot applicableSt Clare's, OxfordOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicabled'Overbroeck'sOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miSecondaryThe Cherwell SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.4 miNot applicableOxford High School GDSTOther independent school
Unrated
0.7 miPrimarySt Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School OxfordVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miPrimarySt Aloysius' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.8 miNot applicableWychwood SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miPrimaryWolvercote Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.8 miPrimaryCutteslowe Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good

Frequently asked questions about St Edward's School

How does St Edward's School rank in England?

St Edward's School ranks 349 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 86% of schools).

What are St Edward's School's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at St Edward's School was B, and 25% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend St Edward's School?

St Edward's School has 809 pupils aged 13 to 18.

Does St Edward's School have a sixth form?

Yes, St Edward's School teaches students up to age 18.

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.