St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
URN: 123207 • Bicester OX26 2NX
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
- URN
- 123207
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Daniel O'Connor (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Queen's Avenue, Bicester OX26 2NX
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School in Bicester is a voluntary aided primary school with a current enrolment of 229 pupils, set within a capacity of 315. The school is deeply rooted in the Catholic faith, following the teachings and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Its ethos emphasizes the importance of religious education, aiming to nurture each child's spiritual and moral development alongside their academic growth.
The school promotes fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. Pupils are encouraged to engage in school governance through the School Council, where their voices are valued. The curriculum is designed to foster independence and self-esteem, with a focus on developing basic skills and creative talents in a supportive environment.
St Mary's is committed to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere for all students, ensuring that they feel happy and secure. The school actively encourages community involvement and charitable support, teaching children the importance of compassion and consideration for others through various educational initiatives.
The school promotes fundamental British values, including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect. Pupils are encouraged to engage in school governance through the School Council, where their voices are valued. The curriculum is designed to foster independence and self-esteem, with a focus on developing basic skills and creative talents in a supportive environment.
St Mary's is committed to providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere for all students, ensuring that they feel happy and secure. The school actively encourages community involvement and charitable support, teaching children the importance of compassion and consideration for others through various educational initiatives.
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Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 229
- Boys
- 100
- Girls
- 129
- FSM %
- 9.20
- Open date
- Close date
- 2024-12-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 229 | 100 | 129 | 315 | 9.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 229 | 100 | 129 | 315 | 9.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 107 | 122 | 315 | 8.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 107 | 122 | 315 | 8.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 228 | 112 | 116 | 315 | 7.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 223 | 103 | 120 | 315 | 6.70 |
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