Bruern Abbey School

URN: 123320 • Bicester OX26 1UY

Overview

Name
Bruern Abbey School
URN
123320
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Boys
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
Private
Yes
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
41.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
J Floyd (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01869242448
Website
Visit
Address
Chesterton Manor, Bicester OX26 1UY

Summary

Bruern Abbey School is an independent institution located in Bicester, Oxfordshire, catering specifically to neurodiverse boys aged 8 to 16. The school operates across two sites: a Prep School in Chesterton for Years 4 to 8 and a Senior School in Chilton for Years 9 to 11. Bruern Abbey is committed to providing an inclusive and ambitious educational environment, with a strong emphasis on individualised learning and exceptional pastoral care.

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for Common Entrance and GCSE examinations, with a particular focus on literacy and numeracy. Class sizes are kept small, with no more than twelve pupils per class, ensuring that each student receives personalised attention. The school also offers a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and various clubs, fostering a well-rounded development.

Starting in September 2026, Bruern Abbey will transition to a co-educational model, welcoming girls into the Prep School, followed by the Senior School in 2027. This change reflects the school's commitment to evolving and meeting the needs of its community while maintaining its core ethos of supporting neurodiverse learners.

Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
7 - 17
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
285
Pupils
222
Boys
222
Girls
0
FSM %
Open date
1989-10-18
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 222 222 0 285
2024-09-11 201 201 0 175
2023-09-11 153 153 0 175 0.00
2022-09-11 153 153 0 285 0.00
2021-09-11 156 156 0 165 0.00
2020-09-11 161 161 0 165 0.00

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