Gagle Brook Primary School

Type Primary / Academy sponsor led
Age Range 3-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Cranberry Avenue
Bicester
Oxfordshire
OX27 8BD
Phone 01869228750
Reference Number 141201

Gagle Brook Primary has performed well in its first inspection, achieving a 'Good' rating across all domains. The school has developed a strong educational culture where pupils feel proud and engaged, aided by an eco-friendly environment that aligns with their values. The curriculum is well-designed to reflect important global issues and integrates personal development effectively. However, there are emerging concerns regarding the consistency and effectiveness of the curriculum in a small number of subjects, which leaders are actively working to enhance.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 193
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 56.48%
Girls: 43.52%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 20.7%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 19.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 22.5
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 26
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 20

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 13 8 21
2 18 12 30
3 10 16 26
4 16 8 24
5 14 10 24
6 9 8 17

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 66.8%
White, Other 11.4%
White & Black (Caribbean) 3.6%
African 3.6%
White & Asian 2.6%
Asian, Other 2.6%
White & Black (African) 2.1%
Chinese 1.6%
Pakistani 1.6%
Indian 1%
Mixed, Other 1%
Unclassified 0.5%
Irish 0.5%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 27 Sep 2022
Date Report
27 Sep 2022 School inspection:

Strengths

  • Pupils take pride in their learning and achievements.
  • The curriculum aligns well with the school's values.
  • Reading is prioritized and effectively supported from the early years.
  • The school provides tailored support for pupils with SEND.
  • Staff feel supported and valued in their roles.

Areas for Improvement

  • Some subjects lack clearly sequenced knowledge for pupils.
  • Inconsistent assessment strategies across the wider curriculum.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 47%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 6%

Average Scaled Score

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Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 105
Maths 100

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Average Scaled Score

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 18 0
Third Preference 15 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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