Brookside Primary School
Bicester, OX26 2DB · Oxfordshire · primary school
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187th of 230 primary schools in Oxfordshire we can score, 244 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,224 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 62% | 2.13 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brookside Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 306 pupils against a stated capacity of 345. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
With 39 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes if demand rises next year? Since 58.0% met the expected standard, what specific support is offered to pupils who fall below this benchmark? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress during the year?
What Ofsted said about Brookside Primary School
Overview
Brookside Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “proud of their school” and enjoy a “strong sense of community.” The report highlights an “ambitious” curriculum that supports high attendance and strong achievement, with staff maintaining “high expectations” for conduct and learning. Overall, the inspection found the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision to be Good.
Strengths
- Pupils are “respectful and kind,” with “low-level disruption” being rare due to clear behaviour policies.
- The curriculum is “well planned and sequenced,” allowing pupils to “build knowledge over time” and apply it effectively.
- Reading is highly prioritised, with staff delivering “high-quality phonics lessons” and fostering a “love for reading.”
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive “excellent support” and achieve well within the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders and governors have a “clear vision,” and staff benefit from a “well-considered professional development programme.”
Areas to improve
- Occasionally, “tasks do not reflect what pupils should learn,” meaning some pupils “do not learn as well as they could.” The school must ensure activities consistently match intended learning outcomes to develop knowledge and skills effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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