The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
Source: 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
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
75%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
10%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 61 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 655
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- EPA TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Binnington
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
74 Camp Road, Heyford Park, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HD
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Heyford Park School's Ofsted rating?
Heyford Park School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Heyford Park School?
Heyford Park School currently has 655 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Heyford Park School take?
Heyford Park School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Heyford Park School?
Heyford Park School is in Bicester, OX25 5HD, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Heyford Park School have a sixth form?
Yes, Heyford Park School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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