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- Didcot OX11 8AZ
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St Birinus School is a Secondary, Boys school located in Oxfordshire, South East.
It has 1166 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 54% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
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St. Birinus is an energetic and friendly school where we help our boys grow into successful, well-rounded young men who embody modern manhood and are ideally suited to both contribute to society and achieve personal achievement.
We as a school hold our pupils to extraordinarily high standards and offer them a variety of opportunities in all facets of school life.
We encourage the boys to set high standards for themselves in whatever they do while maintaining a clear focus on great teaching and learning.
Even though we are the only all-boys school in Oxfordshire, we collaborate with Didcot Girls' School through the Didcot Sixth Form, which is currently located on the St. Birinus campus. Ridgeway Education Trust is a multi-academy trust dedicated to educational excellence.
We place a great deal of value on this cooperation and see it as a catalyst for expanding educational opportunities in Didcot and the neighbourhood both now and in the future.
Our school's core values, which are "Inspiring Excellence through Care, Courtesy, and Commitment," serve as the cornerstone and compass of our learning community.
Find out more about our mission and beliefs by reading this.
Our ideals help us create an ambitious and motivated atmosphere that gives the boys consistently great outcomes that are far above the national average.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the traditional pillars of male interest, continue to flourish at St. Birinus, but there is also a wide range of other subjects that are well-represented and thriving, including photography, art, dance, drama, music, and modern foreign languages, including the recently added Mandarin Chinese.
We are quite proud of the boys at St. Birinus School for their spirit, originality, hard work, perseverance, loyalty, and sense of humour.
You are welcome to come and see us if you like.
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We as a school hold our pupils to extraordinarily high standards and offer them a variety of opportunities in all facets of school life.
We encourage the boys to set high standards for themselves in whatever they do while maintaining a clear focus on great teaching and learning.
Even though we are the only all-boys school in Oxfordshire, we collaborate with Didcot Girls' School through the Didcot Sixth Form, which is currently located on the St. Birinus campus. Ridgeway Education Trust is a multi-academy trust dedicated to educational excellence.
We place a great deal of value on this cooperation and see it as a catalyst for expanding educational opportunities in Didcot and the neighbourhood both now and in the future.
Our school's core values, which are "Inspiring Excellence through Care, Courtesy, and Commitment," serve as the cornerstone and compass of our learning community.
Find out more about our mission and beliefs by reading this.
Our ideals help us create an ambitious and motivated atmosphere that gives the boys consistently great outcomes that are far above the national average.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, the traditional pillars of male interest, continue to flourish at St. Birinus, but there is also a wide range of other subjects that are well-represented and thriving, including photography, art, dance, drama, music, and modern foreign languages, including the recently added Mandarin Chinese.
We are quite proud of the boys at St. Birinus School for their spirit, originality, hard work, perseverance, loyalty, and sense of humour.
You are welcome to come and see us if you like.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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B
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| Ofset report | - | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Boys | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.9 | 15.1 | 17.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 54% | 48% | 55% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 17.60% | - | 31.30% |
| 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 | 0.46 | 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 | 51.7 | 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 | 54% | 26.14% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 75% | 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 | 49% | 16.39% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 8.29% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 11.17% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.52 | 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 | 95% | 90.53% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 170 | 131 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 83.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 27.47% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 36.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 4% | 4.11% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 15.77% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 2.91% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 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 | 0.45 | 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 | 55 | 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 | 63% | 29.39% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 77% | 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 | 42% | 18.13% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 11.6% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 34% | 13.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 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 | 95% | 86.02% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 81.24% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 28.5% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 37.37% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 3.89% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 11.5% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 2.39% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 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 | 0.04 | 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 | 48.6 | 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 | 53% 3 | 25.22% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 5 | 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 | 23% | 18.45% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% 2 | 8.34% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 4 | 12.03% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.25 | 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 | 94% | 90.15% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 140 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 83.31% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 29.05% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 39.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 3% | 3.87% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.23% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.87% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 0.25 | 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 | 47.5 | 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 | 50% 15 | 24.63% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 7 | 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 | 23% | 16.78% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 3 | 8.07% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 2 | 11.26% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.06 | 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 | 94% | 77.69% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 163 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 82% | 67.62% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 44% | 36.74% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.79% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.38% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 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 | -0.23 | 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 | 43.2 | 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 | 35% | 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 | 21% | 17.37% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 9% | 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 | 96% | 80.97% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 150 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 71.61% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 29.91% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 37.09% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 4.06% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 5.82% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 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 | 36.99 | 32.96 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.21 | 33.27 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.60% | 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 | 50 | 197 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 56% | 54.2% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.89% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 26.83% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 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 | 38.25 | 35.05 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.07 | 34.57 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 27.3% | 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 | 57 | 248 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 55.46% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 4.34% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 30% | 24.83% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 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 | 30.74 4 | 33.15 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.80 5 | 33.27 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 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 | 79 | 207 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 58% | 54.21% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.58% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 27% | 27.61% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 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 | 34.81 2 | 32.06 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.12 | 32.03 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.9% | 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 | 13 | 35% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 13% | 4.34% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 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 | 32.03 | 31.92 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.95 | 32.93 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 20.3% | 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 | 23 | 52.93% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 6.46% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 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 & terms
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
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Birinus School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1