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Oxford High School GDST

Other independent school · Oxford, OX2 6XA

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National ranking

A-level 2024/25

#86 of 2,536

Better than 96% of schools in England

Ranked by average points per A-level entry.

School facts

TypeOther independent school
Ages4 to 19
Pupils756
GenderGirls
Head teacherMrs Marina Gardiner Legge
Local authorityOxfordshire
Opened30 Sept 1980
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 123310.

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.1846.346.2
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 4107--

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 10.47.76, better than England, better than Oxfordshire33.4635
Average A-level gradeA---
Average points, best three A-levels47.81, better than England, better than Oxfordshire3435.78
Average grade, best three A-levelsA---
AAB or better44.3%, better than England, better than Oxfordshire15.6%17.5%
A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average.0.11, similar to England--
A-level progressAverage, similar to England--
Students at the end of 16 to 18 study61--
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 pupils756
Girls756
Boys0
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.200
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.3

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.89.4%
Higher education76.5%
Employment8.2%
Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms.4.7%
Further education3.5%
Apprenticeship0%

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

Nearby schools

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Schools near Oxford High School GDST
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryThe Cherwell SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.2 miNot applicableSt Clare's, OxfordOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableSummer Fields SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableDragon SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.4 miNot applicableSt Edward's SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miNot applicableWychwood SchoolOther independent school
Unrated
0.5 miPrimarySt Aloysius' Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miPrimarySt Philip and James' Church of England Aided Primary School OxfordVoluntary aided school
Good
0.7 miNot applicabled'Overbroeck'sOther independent school
Unrated
0.8 miSecondaryThe Swan SchoolFree schools
Good

Frequently asked questions about Oxford High School GDST

How does Oxford High School GDST rank in England?

Oxford High School GDST ranks 86 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 96% of schools).

What are Oxford High School GDST's A-level results?

In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at Oxford High School GDST was A-, and 44.3% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).

How many pupils attend Oxford High School GDST?

Oxford High School GDST has 756 pupils aged 4 to 19.

Does Oxford High School GDST have a sixth form?

Yes, Oxford High School GDST teaches students up to age 19.

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.