The Cooper School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Churchill Road Bicester Oxfordshire OX26 4RS |
| Phone | 01869242121 |
| Reference Number | 141069 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1228 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.41%
Girls: 49.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 19.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 107 | 78 | 185 |
| 8 | 89 | 102 | 191 |
| 9 | 103 | 119 | 222 |
| 10 | 122 | 85 | 207 |
| 11 | 108 | 112 | 220 |
| 12 | 40 | 52 | 92 |
| 13 | 50 | 61 | 111 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 72% |
| White, Other | 9.9% |
| Chinese | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2% |
| African | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 29 Nov 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 01 Jul 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Cooper School | |
| 01 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Oct 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
| 01 Dec 2003 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 54.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.95 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.53 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 2.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 65 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 62 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
Previous Years
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