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The Cooper School
Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RS, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.4 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,228
Capacity
1,333
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.7, the school performs in the top 72% nationally, though it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While 75% of parents express satisfaction, the school's EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 19%, indicating room for growth in academic rigor. Additionally, 69% of students progress to university, with 30% attending top-third institutions, reflecting a decent pathway for further education.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 41.7 | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 60% | Bottom 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 39% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 19% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 11% | Bottom 23% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 30% | Top 20% |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (210 responses)
★★★★★3.5
My child feels safe
87%
Good range of subjects
87%
Progress is communicated
83%
My child makes good progress
82%
My child is happy
81%
School has high expectations
77%
I'd recommend this school
75%
Good range of extra-curricular
71%
Behaviour is good
67%
School supports development
65%
School keeps me informed
63%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.0%
White Other9.9%
Asian Chinese2.8%
Mixed Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.0%
Black African2.0%
Asian Other1.6%
Asian Indian1.5%
Other1.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.90805, -1.14499 · OX26 4RS
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN141069
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thecooperschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cooper School rated by Ofsted?
The Cooper School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is The Cooper School a good school?
The Cooper School scores 11.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% 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 The Cooper School?
Based on 210 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Cooper School receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Cooper School in GCSEs?
The Cooper School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.7. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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