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The Cooper School

The Cooper School, Bicester
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The Cooper School

Churchill Road, Bicester, OX26 4RS

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Bicester.

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Pupils
1,228
Ages
11-18
FSM
12.4%
Attainment 8
41.7
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.9%
Basics 9-5
39.1%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
18.6%
EBacc APS
3.59
EBacc 9-5
7.7%
EBacc 9-4
10.9%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.95
A*-A Grades
10.1%
A*-B Grades
41.9%
AAB+ %
2.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 114 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About The Cooper School

The Cooper School is a secondary school in Bicester, Oxfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 210 responses), 75% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. The school has around 1,228 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Churchill Road, Bicester, OX26 4RS | More schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Cooper School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2013 — Good (predecessor: The Cooper School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Cooper School

What is The Cooper School's Ofsted rating?
The Cooper School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What do parents say about The Cooper School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 210 responses): 75% of parents would recommend The Cooper School.
What are The Cooper School's latest exam results?
The Cooper School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Cooper School located?
The Cooper School is a secondary school in Bicester, Oxfordshire (OX26 4RS).
How many pupils attend The Cooper School?
The Cooper School has around 1,228 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Cooper School with other schools?
View The Cooper School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Oxfordshire.