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Brookside Primary School
Bucknell Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2DB, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.8 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
309
Capacity
330
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 58% of students meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 67% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 94% of respondents expressing happiness with the school. However, only 3% of pupils achieved the higher standard in KS2, indicating an area for potential improvement.
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Last inspected: 25 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 58% | Bottom 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (36 responses)
★★★★★4.4
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
My child feels safe
97%
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
School has high expectations
97%
My child is happy
94%
Behaviour is good
94%
I'd recommend this school
94%
School supports development
94%
Progress is communicated
94%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British66.0%
White Other7.8%
Asian Chinese5.2%
Asian Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.9%
Black African2.6%
Mixed Other2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.9%
Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.0%
Asian Pakistani1.0%
White Irish0.3%
Location
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51.90184, -1.15784 · OX26 2DB
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123007
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.brookside.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Brookside Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Brookside Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 March 2025.
Is Brookside Primary School a good school?
Brookside Primary School scores 53.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Brookside Primary School?
Based on 36 Ofsted Parent View responses, Brookside Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 88% across all parent survey questions.
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