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The Cooper School
Ages 11–181,228 pupilsDoes not apply
The Cooper School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Bicester, within the Oxfordshire local authority. The school has around 1,228 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 44.8 and 37% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Bicester can view The Cooper School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
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Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 3 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Personal development
Behaviour & attitudes
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 841.7
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths40%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-level30.9
A-level grade (point score)30.9
Retention96%
Value added
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake12.2%
Free school meals12.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language15.7%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing91.6%
Attendance91.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.2
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Bicester
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