The short version
Average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.3
1.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
28%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.33
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
15%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 61 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 848
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 22.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- RIVER LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nigel Sellars (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
July 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Academy conversion letter
November 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Oxford Road, Kidlington, Oxfordshire, OX5 2NT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Gosford Hill School a selective school?
No. Gosford Hill School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Gosford Hill School's Ofsted rating?
Gosford Hill School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gosford Hill School?
Gosford Hill School currently has 848 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gosford Hill School take?
Gosford Hill School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Gosford Hill School?
Gosford Hill School is in Kidlington, OX5 2NT, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gosford Hill School have a sixth form?
Yes, Gosford Hill School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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