Heyford Park School
| Type | Other schools / Free schools |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 74 Camp Road Heyford Park Bicester Oxfordshire OX25 5HD |
| Phone | 01869232203 |
| Reference Number | 148353 |
Heyford Park School has demonstrated good overall effectiveness during its first inspection since becoming a sponsored academy in 2020. The school has constructed a broad and ambitious curriculum, with a clear focus on high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The atmosphere at the school is positive and supportive, with pupils engaging enthusiastically in their learning and exhibiting respectful behavior toward each other. The leadership team has effectively fostered an environment in which staff are committed to the holistic development of pupils, promoting both academic success and personal growth.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 655 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.69%
Girls: 49.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| 2 | 23 | 21 | 44 |
| 3 | 30 | 24 | 54 |
| 4 | 21 | 24 | 45 |
| 5 | 25 | 27 | 52 |
| 6 | 17 | 20 | 37 |
| 7 | 31 | 28 | 59 |
| 8 | 34 | 22 | 56 |
| 9 | 26 | 32 | 58 |
| 10 | 30 | 29 | 59 |
| 11 | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.1% |
| White, Other | 8.9% |
| Unclassified | 6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.7% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 10 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit respectful and friendly behavior.
- Staff nurture pupils' curiosity and creativity from the early years.
- The school has high expectations for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- The curriculum is ambitious and broad, ensuring knowledge builds progressively.
- Effective teaching of early reading with a consistent phonics approach.
- Strong pastoral support provided by staff.
- A well-planned personal, social and health education curriculum.
- Opportunities for pupils to participate in a range of clubs and trips.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers do not effectively check pupils' understanding before introducing new concepts.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.5% |
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:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 22% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 106 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2 | ||
| Writing | 0.5 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 6 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 5 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 3 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
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| > Other Education | |
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