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The Bicester School
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Requires Improvement |
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The Bicester School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 1239 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
97.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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On August 1, 2015, we officially opened as The Bicester School, a respected educational provider situated in Oxfordshire that also operates FE Colleges, UTCs, a Studio School, and an 11鈥�18 Secondary School.
Prior to becoming Bicester Community College, we worked assiduously to establish a solid reputation for quality in everything we did.
We are regarded by parents and kids as a school that will go above and beyond to ensure the success of its students.
The motto of our school is "Aspire and Achieve."
This simply means that we want every one of our kids to be driven, inquisitive, and resilient in whatever they do.
We received a score of "Good" in every area during our initial Ofsted inspection in May 2014, and we again received a score of "Good" during our most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2018.
Since 2015, we have kept building on our GCSE results, with English, Math, and Science achievement all increasing in 2018.
We truly take professional pride in whatever we do.
We are committed to preparing our kids for the future.
Our employees are dedicated to and enthusiastic about their work.
We all adhere to the same educational philosophy, which is based on the idea that each student is valuable in their own right and deserves the opportunity to learn in a setting that is quiet, orderly, focused, and secure so that everyone can reach their full potential.
The core of this is teaching and learning.
Every day of the week, in every classroom, excellent and excellent teaching is taking place, fostering students' love, interest, and curiosity in all subjects鈥攏ot just the ones they are naturally good at or excel at.
Our pupils must fundamentally have a positive attitude of wanting to offer their own best in every lesson, even when the learning is at times difficult and tough. It is not simply our personnel who are accountable for cultivating this motivation in learning.
The ability to persevere and the desire to take on new difficulties are both necessary for success in life.
We understand the profound and significant influence that parents have on their children's aspirations, attitudes, and accomplishments, and we appreciate their support in this vital task.
Our purpose at The Bicester School is to work in conjunction with our parents, and we are eager to further this through our recently established "parent voice."
This website, I hope, will offer you a taste of some of the things we do at The Bicester School.
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Prior to becoming Bicester Community College, we worked assiduously to establish a solid reputation for quality in everything we did.
We are regarded by parents and kids as a school that will go above and beyond to ensure the success of its students.
The motto of our school is "Aspire and Achieve."
This simply means that we want every one of our kids to be driven, inquisitive, and resilient in whatever they do.
We received a score of "Good" in every area during our initial Ofsted inspection in May 2014, and we again received a score of "Good" during our most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2018.
Since 2015, we have kept building on our GCSE results, with English, Math, and Science achievement all increasing in 2018.
We truly take professional pride in whatever we do.
We are committed to preparing our kids for the future.
Our employees are dedicated to and enthusiastic about their work.
We all adhere to the same educational philosophy, which is based on the idea that each student is valuable in their own right and deserves the opportunity to learn in a setting that is quiet, orderly, focused, and secure so that everyone can reach their full potential.
The core of this is teaching and learning.
Every day of the week, in every classroom, excellent and excellent teaching is taking place, fostering students' love, interest, and curiosity in all subjects鈥攏ot just the ones they are naturally good at or excel at.
Our pupils must fundamentally have a positive attitude of wanting to offer their own best in every lesson, even when the learning is at times difficult and tough. It is not simply our personnel who are accountable for cultivating this motivation in learning.
The ability to persevere and the desire to take on new difficulties are both necessary for success in life.
We understand the profound and significant influence that parents have on their children's aspirations, attitudes, and accomplishments, and we appreciate their support in this vital task.
Our purpose at The Bicester School is to work in conjunction with our parents, and we are eager to further this through our recently established "parent voice."
This website, I hope, will offer you a taste of some of the things we do at The Bicester School.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | 15.1 | 20.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 48% | 52% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 28.60% | - | 12.50% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 36% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 41% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.72 | 2.7 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 161 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4.11% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.32 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 39.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 48% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 24% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.28 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 138 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 36% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 52% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.35% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.22 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 35% 4 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 4 | 36.04% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 77% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 2 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% 5 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 48% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.97% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.08 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 7 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 3 | 35% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 1 | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% 7 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.18 | 2.7 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 4.41% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.87% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 43 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 25.51% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 35.98% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 19% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 11.17% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 12.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.55% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.46 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.76 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.60% | 18.51% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 39 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 33% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 46% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.77% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.94 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.38 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.1% | 22.47% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 47 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 51% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 36% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 8.2% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 23.04 3 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 23.26 1 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.3% | 20.31% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 72 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 43% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 45% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.91% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.70 2 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 22.88 2 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.3% | 18.43% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 15.66% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.97% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 22.72 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | D+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.82 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 2.1% | 20.07% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 6 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 25.39% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bicester School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
