Schools in Bicester, South East (2025)
22 schools · 8,567 students · 11 local authority, 10 academy, 1 independent · median Pupils on roll 315.
Bicester, in South East, has 22 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 8,567 students. By level there are 17 primary, 3 secondary, 2 all-through; by sector 11 local authority, 10 academy, 1 independent.
The median Pupils on roll across Bicester's schools is 315, above the South East median of 277. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
22 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School (89.3, top 10% of primary schools nationally), followed by Launton Church of England Primary School (84.0, top 25% of primary schools nationally), and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester (71.8, top 25% of primary schools nationally). One school sits in the top 10% of England for its type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are The Bicester School (1,176 students), The Cooper School (1,118 students), Heyford Park School (700 students).
Ranked schools in Bicester
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 189Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary SchoolBicester · Academy Primary83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 194 students
- 284Launton Church of England Primary SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 372St Mary's Catholic Primary School, BicesterBicester · Academy Primary– · 217 students
- 469Fritwell Church of England Primary SchoolBicester · Academy Primary86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 154 students
- 569Bure Park Primary SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 402 students
- 664Whitelands AcademyBicester · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 565 students
- 763Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 201 students
- 862The Bicester SchoolBicester · Academy Secondary47.9 Attainment 8 · 1,176 students
- 960Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 150 students
- 1060Fringford Church of England Primary SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 82 students
- 1159St Edburg's Church of England (VA) SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 598 students
- 1259Heyford Park SchoolBicester · Academy All-through39.7 Attainment 8 · 700 students
- 1357Southwold Primary SchoolBicester · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 315 students
- 1455King's Meadow Primary SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 443 students
- 1548The Cooper SchoolBicester · Academy Secondary41.7 Attainment 8 · 1,118 students
- 1641Five Acres Primary SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 315 students
- 1739Langford Village Community Primary SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 413 students
- 1836Brookside Primary SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 306 students
- 1935Glory Farm Primary SchoolBicester · Academy Primary55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 331 students
- 2031Gagle Brook Primary SchoolBicester · Academy Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 183 students
- 2126Longfields Primary and Nursery SchoolBicester · Local authority Primary47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 354 students
- 227Bruern Abbey SchoolBicester · Independent All-through26.3 Attainment 8 · 214 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 89.3 Top 10% | 83% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 194 |
| 2 | Launton Church of England Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 84.0 Top 25% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 3 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester Bicester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 71.8 Top 25% | – | 217 |
| 4 | Fritwell Church of England Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 69.4 Top 50% | 86% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 154 |
| 5 | Bure Park Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 69.1 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 402 |
| 6 | Whitelands Academy Bicester · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 64.1 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 565 |
| 7 | Chesterton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 63.3 Top 50% | 63% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 201 |
| 8 | The Bicester School Bicester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 61.7 Top 50% | 47.9 Attainment 8 | 1,176 |
| 9 | Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 60.0 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 150 |
| 10 | Fringford Church of England Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 59.5 Top 50% | 67% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82 |
| 11 | St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School Bicester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 59.4 Top 50% | 64% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 598 |
| 12 | Heyford Park School Bicester · All-through · Ages 3–19 | Academy | 58.8 Top 50% | 39.7 Attainment 8 | 700 |
| 13 | Southwold Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 56.5 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 315 |
| 14 | King's Meadow Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 54.7 Top 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 443 |
| 15 | The Cooper School Bicester · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 47.9 Lower 50% | 41.7 Attainment 8 | 1,118 |
| 16 | Five Acres Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 41.2 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 315 |
| 17 | Langford Village Community Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 38.7 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 413 |
| 18 | Brookside Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 35.5 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 19 | Glory Farm Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 34.8 Lower 50% | 55% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 331 |
| 20 | Gagle Brook Primary School Bicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 31.4 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 183 |
| 21 | Longfields Primary and Nursery School Bicester · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 26.0 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 354 |
| 22 | Bruern Abbey School Bicester · All-through · Ages 7–17 | Independent | 6.5 Lower 50% | 26.3 Attainment 8 | 214 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Bicester?
Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Bicester with a Success Index (England) of 89.3 out of 100 (Top 10% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Bicester?
Bicester has 22 schools (17 primary, 3 secondary, 2 all-through) educating 8,567 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Bicester?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Bicester is 315. Number of pupils in the latest school census.