Bure Park Primary School
Bicester, OX26 3BP · Oxfordshire · primary school
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78th 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 3,445 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bure Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.9 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 402 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2023, what changes have been made to the curriculum? How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Bure Park Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy at this “vibrant, caring school,” benefiting from “high expectations” and a “warm sense of community.” The report highlights that staff ensure everyone is included, creating a safe environment where pupils feel secure and behave well.
Strengths
- Staff establish “consistent routines” that support learning, with pupils responding well to structures and maintaining a “purposeful working atmosphere.”
- The phonics programme is “firmly established,” with staff skilled in identifying needs and providing extra support so pupils “catch up well.”
- Pupils enjoy a “wide range of clubs and activities” that develop personal and social skills, including leadership roles and a democratic student council.
- Leaders ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) settle quickly and are “fully included” in activities.
- Staff are proud of their work, recognising leaders’ consideration for workload, while safeguarding arrangements are “effective.”
Areas to improve
- Subject leaders must ensure teachers have “secure knowledge” of curriculum progression to match activities effectively to pupils’ needs, addressing current inconsistencies.
- Governors should continue training to establish “clear strategic roles” and hold leaders to account more effectively, as they have not been “as strategic as they should be.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having a “secure understanding” of reporting procedures and pupils knowing to speak to “trusted adults” if worried.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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
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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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