The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
11.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% 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 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 575
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 18.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Adrian Cush
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Hexham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1AY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
Primary · 310m away
Bruern Abbey School
Independent · 1.1km away
Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
Primary · 1.4km away
Brookside Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Langford Village Community Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Bure Park Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
The Cooper School
Secondary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Whitelands Academy a selective school?
No. Whitelands Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Whitelands Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whitelands Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Whitelands Academy?
Whitelands Academy currently has 575 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Whitelands Academy take?
Whitelands Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Whitelands Academy?
Whitelands Academy is in Bicester, OX26 1AY, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Whitelands Academy have a sixth form?
No, Whitelands Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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