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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Senior Parent Portal (sen)
- Senior (sen)
- Senior Curriculum (sen)
- Senior Destinations (sen)
- About Us (other)
- Policies and Inspections (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Bardwell School (58.0)
- Bardwell School (47.7)
- Ravenstone House Pre Preparatory School and Nursery (45.2)
- Audley House Preparatory School (37.5)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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