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St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Pioneer Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1BF, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.1 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
562
Capacity
588
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since November 2016, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 64% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% of schools across the UK. Parent satisfaction appears strong, although there is room for improvement in achieving higher standards, as only 12% of students reached the higher benchmark. Overall, the school is a commendable option for families in Oxfordshire.
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Last inspected: 23 November 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.1%
White Other7.1%
Asian Indian6.8%
Asian Chinese6.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
Mixed Other3.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.0%
Asian Other2.7%
Other1.4%
Black African1.4%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Black Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.9%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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51.89196, -1.16779 · OX26 1BF
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN123188
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.st-edburgs.oxon.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School rated by Ofsted?
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 November 2016.
Is St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School a good school?
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School scores 55.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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