Canalside Quarter Oxford: Modern Family Homes Near Top Schools & Riverside Living
When choosing a new home at Canalside Quarter in Oxford North, families often prioritise access to high‑quality schools and vibrant community living. This exceptional development offers modern homes just minutes from green spaces like Port Meadow and the Oxford Canal, with a range of excellent state and independent schools nearby, from local primaries such as Wolvercote and Cutteslowe to renowned options like St Edward’s, Summer Fields and Cherwell School, making Canalside Quarter an ideal location for families seeking connectivity, culture and outstanding education.
Primary and Junior Schools
- Wolvercote Primary School
Ofsted: Good
Located 9 minutes away from Canalside Quarter, Wolvercote Primary School is a mixed 3–11 year-old academy in Wolvercote, Oxford, part of the River Learning Trust, with a strong community ethos and broad curriculum.
- Cutteslowe Primary School
Ofsted: Good
Only a 6 minute bicycle ride, Cutteslowe Primary School is a mixed 3–11 year-old academy in Oxford with a welcoming, inclusive ethos and broad curriculum, part of the River Learning Trust.
Secondary Schools
- The Cherwell School
Ofsted: Outstanding
The Cherwell School is a large mixed secondary academy in Oxford for students aged 11–18, offering a broad curriculum and inclusive community ethos under the River Learning Trust. This school is only a 9 minute bike ride from Canalside Quarter.
- Gosford Hill School
Ofsted: Good
Gosford Hill School is a mixed 11–18 secondary academy in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, offering broad academic and extracurricular opportunities as part of the River Learning Trust. This school is a 6 minute drive from Canalside Quarter.
Independent Schools
- St Edward’s School
St Edward’s School, Oxford is a co‑educational independent day and boarding school for ages 13–18, offering GCSEs, A‑Levels, and the IB. It combines strong academics with extensive extracurricular opportunities.
- Summer Fields School
Summer Fields School is an independent boys’ day and boarding preparatory school in Oxford for ages 4–13, set on over 70 acres with strong academics and wide extracurricular opportunities.
With its prime riverside location, excellent transport links, and access to some of Oxford’s top schools, Canalside Quarter offers an exceptional lifestyle for families. Combining modern living with a strong sense of community and outstanding educational opportunities, it’s a place where both children and parents can thrive.
