The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp 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)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 151
- Capacity
- 72%
- FSM
- 12.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Mrs Beth Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2024 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Castle Street, Marsh Gibbon, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 0HJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School?
Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School currently has 151 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School take?
Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School?
Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School is in Bicester, OX27 0HJ, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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