Bruern Abbey - GCSE Results, Ofsted & School Info

The short version

Below-average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Boys only.

GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 26.3 vs national 43.8)
This is a boys-only school

Performance

DfE published data

Official DfE Results

2024-25 verified

Attainment 8

Average points across 8 GCSE subjects

26.3

17.5 vs national

English & maths (grade 5+)

Strong pass in both core subjects

EBacc entry

Academic subjects including a language

Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25

Special Educational Needs

100% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.

Breakdown

With EHCP56

SEN support166

Source: DfE School Census

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Other independent school
Ages: 7–17
Intake: Boys

Numbers

Pupils: 222
Capacity: 78%
Admissions: Non-selective

Governance

Local authority: Oxfordshire
Head: Mr J Floyd (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Boarding: Boarding school

Inspection record

Official links

Inspection source identifiedISI

Independent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.

Location

Chesterton Manor, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1UY

Rural setting

Google Maps Directions

Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Primary · 567m away

Whitelands Academy

Secondary · 1.1km away

St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School

Primary · 1.2km away

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester

Primary · 2.3km away

Brookside Primary School

Primary · 2.5km away

Questions parents ask

Is Bruern Abbey School a selective school?

No. Bruern Abbey School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.

How many pupils attend Bruern Abbey School?

Bruern Abbey School currently has 222 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does Bruern Abbey School take?

Bruern Abbey School caters for pupils aged 7 to 17.

Where is Bruern Abbey School?

Bruern Abbey School is in Bicester, OX26 1UY, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does Bruern Abbey School have a sixth form?

Yes, Bruern Abbey School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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