Gagle Brook Primary School
Bicester, OX27 8BD · Oxfordshire · primary school
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181st 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 3,598 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gagle Brook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in literacy? What does the daily timetable look like for a Year 6 student? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Gagle Brook Primary School
Overview
Gagle Brook Primary School is rated as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘happy and safe’, proud of their ‘eco-friendly building’, and deeply engaged with the school’s ‘One Planet Principles’. Leaders have fostered a supportive culture where staff feel valued and pupils’ personal development is ‘woven through the curriculum’.
Strengths
- Pupils ‘work hard, enjoy their learning and take pride in their achievements’ within a harmonious environment where bullying is rare.
- The ‘early reading programme is effective’, with staff ensuring children begin phonics immediately and develop into ‘confident readers’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities ‘learn well in many subjects’ due to tailored support and the provision of ‘The Nest’.
- Staff benefit from ‘shared training’ within the trust and feel ‘well supported’ regarding workload and well-being.
- Pupils demonstrate a clear understanding of ‘sustainable living’, ‘healthy relationships’, and how to keep themselves safe online.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must refine subject plans in a small number of areas to ‘identify all the important information pupils are to learn’, as current sequencing is not yet secure.
- Leaders should ensure ‘effective assessment strategies are firmly embedded in all subjects’ to help teachers consistently check what pupils know and address learning gaps.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that staff are ‘trained and vigilant’ and take ‘swift action’ to support pupils at risk.
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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