Schools in Wantage
14 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (2)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Alfred's Academy converter | Most areas: Needs attention (2026) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Johns CofE Academy Free schools | No Ofsted rating | 2–16 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
Primary (11)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wantage Primary Academy Free schools | Outstanding (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Millbrook Primary School Academy sponsor led | Good (2023) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Amand's Catholic Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2019) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Nicholas CofE Primary School Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Hendreds Church of England School Academy converter | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School Voluntary controlled school | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Charlton Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2024) | 2–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Grove Church of England School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Stockham Primary School Community school | Some aspects not as strong (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Wantage Church of England Primary School Academy converter | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitzwaryn School Academy special converter | Outstanding (2022) · previous system | 3–19 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.