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The Bicester School

State school · Bicester, OX26 2NS
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,198 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,198 ·
Local authority
Oxfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Tony Rushworth

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Bure Park Primary School 23 %
King's Meadow Primary School 18 %
Brookside Primary School 15 %
Five Acres Primary School 13 %
Southwold Primary School 9 %
Other 8 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Longfields Primary and Nursery School 3 %
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School 3 %
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School 3 %
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester 3 %
Unknown 3 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
59%
LA avg.
59%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
40.9%
LA avg.
46.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
32.96
LA avg.
32.67
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
70
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,198
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Queen's Avenue
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX26 2NS
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Telephone: 01869 243331

Email: Enquiries@thebicesterschool.org.uk

Website: http://www.thebicesterschool.org.uk

Local authority: Oxfordshire County Council

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School data & information The Bicester School Queen's Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NS
1,198 Pupil numbers
16.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
13 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
70 Number of teachers
11 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
40.9%
LA avg.
46.8%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
45.40
LA avg.
46.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.16 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 93 5
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 6
Polish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 9
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 5
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 135 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 148 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 260 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 8
Art & Design (Graphics) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 35 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
15.8%
LA avg.
15.1%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.96
LA avg.
32.67
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 9 B
Psychology GCE A level 25 C
Physics GCE A level 11 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 8 B
Mathematics GCE A level 18 B
History GCE A level 12 B
English Language and Literature GCE A level 11 B
Economics GCE A level 6 B
Chemistry GCE A level 10 A
Biology GCE A level 19 B
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 11 A
Mathematics GCE AS level 7 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Bicester School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

The College's Achievement Centre provides support for a wide range of SEN. Students with special educational needs are very well supported and make good progress in reaching their individual targets, and in improving reading and spelling. They achieve well in most subjects and many do well in examinations. Teaching on the work-related programme is very good, both in basic skills lessons within school and in off-site vocational courses. Students are motivated by the practical work and learn very well because they have very good relationships with staff and good personal guidance. Teachers, vocational tutors and support staff know the students well and work very well as a team. (Ofsted 2004)

1.1 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Good

Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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