The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 562
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Terrey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Pioneer Way, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1BF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhitelands Academy
Secondary · 310m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Primary · 1.2km away
Bruern Abbey School
Independent · 1.2km away
Brookside Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Langford Village Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bure Park Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Cooper School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School's Ofsted rating?
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School?
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School currently has 562 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School take?
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School?
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is in Bicester, OX26 1BF, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School have a sixth form?
No, St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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