North Oxford

North Oxford Edition - The Oxford Magazine

What’s on in and near North Oxford


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Oxford High School GCSE Results Day 2026

Oxford High students celebrate exceptional GCSE results in 150th anniversary year

Oxford High School students are celebrating an exceptional set of GCSE results, with 50% of grades awarded Grade 9 and 74% achieving Grades 8 or 9 as the school marks its 150th anniversary.

About North Oxford

Welcome to the North Oxford edition of The Oxford Magazine.

This is your invaluable guide to news, events, businesses and services in the North Oxford, starting from St Giles – on the northern edge of the city centre – to University Parks, Park Town, Jericho, St Margaret’s, Waterways, Summertown, Wolvercote and Sunnymead in the north.

The North Oxford area is a very attractive residential area with easy access to the city centre, an incredible range of local shops and services, as well as sports and leisure facilities and open countryside. The area is home to several independent schools and some of Oxford’s most expensive houses.