The short version
Average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 47.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
47.9
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.46
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
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 254 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,198
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 16.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sam Knowlton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Queen's Avenue, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 2NS
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Bicester School a selective school?
No. The Bicester School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Bicester School's Ofsted rating?
The Bicester School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Bicester School?
The Bicester School currently has 1,198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Bicester School take?
The Bicester School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Bicester School?
The Bicester School is in Bicester, OX26 2NS, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Bicester School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Bicester School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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