Five Acres Primary School
URN: 123006 • Bicester OX25 2SN
Overview
- Name
- Five Acres Primary School
- URN
- 123006
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 64.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Darrell Wood (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01869253193
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- East Hawthorn Rd, Bicester OX25 2SN
Summary
Five Acres Primary School is a community school located in Ambrosden, near Bicester, Oxfordshire, catering to children aged 3 to 11. With a current enrollment of 335 pupils and a capacity of 420, the school has seen a steady increase in student numbers over the past five years. The interim headteacher, Ms. Jill Walker, leads a diverse school community, with approximately one-third of students coming from Service families due to the school's partnership with nearby Army garrisons.
The school’s ethos is centered on nurturing each child's potential in a secure and inspiring environment. Five Acres promotes core values of enjoyment, perseverance, improvement, and creativity, ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum that engages students and respects their diverse backgrounds. The school aims to foster positive relationships among students, parents, and the local community, encouraging collaboration and self-discipline.
Uniform is optional, but the school encourages its use to promote a sense of belonging and pride within the community. Five Acres Primary School is committed to providing a supportive and stimulating learning environment that caters to various learning styles and celebrates individual achievements.
The school’s ethos is centered on nurturing each child's potential in a secure and inspiring environment. Five Acres promotes core values of enjoyment, perseverance, improvement, and creativity, ensuring a broad and balanced curriculum that engages students and respects their diverse backgrounds. The school aims to foster positive relationships among students, parents, and the local community, encouraging collaboration and self-discipline.
Uniform is optional, but the school encourages its use to promote a sense of belonging and pride within the community. Five Acres Primary School is committed to providing a supportive and stimulating learning environment that caters to various learning styles and celebrates individual achievements.
Useful links
- Well-Being (download)
- Forest School (download)
- Five Acres Reading Spine (download)
- Twitter (other)
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
Nearby alternatives
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 335
- Boys
- 173
- Girls
- 162
- FSM %
- 11.10
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 335 | 173 | 162 | 420 | 11.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 352 | 182 | 170 | 420 | 18.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 347 | 155 | 192 | 420 | 11.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 347 | 155 | 192 | 420 | 11.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 367 | 183 | 184 | 420 | 8.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 360 | 178 | 182 | 420 | 4.90 |
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