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The Bicester School
Queen's Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NS, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.9 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,198
Capacity
1,430
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
84%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score of 47.9, placing it in the top 39% of schools nationally. A notable 65% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, while 49% reach grade 5 or higher. However, only 10% of students progress to top-third universities, which may be a consideration for parents focused on higher education outcomes.
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Last inspected: 12 March 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 47.9 | Top 39% 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%. | 65% | Bottom 48% 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%. | 49% | Top 37% 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%. | 45% | Top 37% 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%. | 28% | Top 37% 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%. | 61% | 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%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 71 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British72.9%
White Other7.1%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Other2.9%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.8%
Black African1.6%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Asian Indian0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Other0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.90073, -1.16090 · OX26 2NS
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN142024
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thebicesterschool.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bicester School rated by Ofsted?
The Bicester School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 March 2024.
Is The Bicester School a good school?
The Bicester School scores 52.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Bicester School in GCSEs?
The Bicester School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.9. 65% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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