The Cooper School
URN: 141069 • Bicester OX26 4RS
Overview
- Name
- The Cooper School
- URN
- 141069
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ACER TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 53.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Robert Whannel (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01869242121
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Churchill Road, Bicester OX26 4RS
Summary
The Cooper School, located in Bicester, Oxfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,228 students, against a capacity of 1,333. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, encouraging students to "Dream Big, Work Hard, Be Kind." This ethos underpins the school's approach to education, aiming to develop students' potential both academically and personally.
The curriculum at The Cooper School is designed to provide a broad and engaging educational experience. Students have access to a wide range of subjects, including traditional academic disciplines and vocational courses. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being, offering various enrichment activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and extracurricular clubs, to enhance student life.
The Cooper School actively engages with the local community and prioritises student safety and mental health. With a focus on safeguarding and support services, the school aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and stay informed through regular communications.
The curriculum at The Cooper School is designed to provide a broad and engaging educational experience. Students have access to a wide range of subjects, including traditional academic disciplines and vocational courses. The school places a strong emphasis on personal development and well-being, offering various enrichment activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and extracurricular clubs, to enhance student life.
The Cooper School actively engages with the local community and prioritises student safety and mental health. With a focus on safeguarding and support services, the school aims to create a nurturing environment where students can thrive. Parents are encouraged to participate in school events and stay informed through regular communications.
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- Safeguarding Policy (other)
- 16-19 Transport Policy (other)
- THE COOPERSCHOOL (other)
- Our SchoolSchool (other)
- AdmissionsAdmissions (other)
- ParentsParents (other)
- SafeguardingSafeguarding (other)
- Key Information & PoliciesKey Information & Policies (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Bicester School (63.2)
- Whitelands Academy (55.3)
- Bicester Technology Studio (48.2)
- Bicester Community College (45.2)
- The Cooper School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ACER TRUST
- Capacity
- 1333
- Pupils
- 1228
- Boys
- 619
- Girls
- 609
- FSM %
- 12.40
- Open date
- 2014-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1228 | 619 | 609 | 1333 | 12.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1272 | 624 | 648 | 1333 | 11.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1282 | 639 | 643 | 1333 | 10.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1282 | 639 | 643 | 1333 | 10.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1299 | 628 | 671 | 1333 | 10.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1291 | 601 | 690 | 1333 | 7.40 |
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