Icknield Community College
URN: 143984 • Watlington OX49 5RB
Overview
- Name
- Icknield Community College
- URN
- 143984
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ACER TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mat Hunter (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01491612691
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Love Lane, Watlington OX49 5RB
Summary
Icknield Community College, located in Watlington, Oxfordshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 766 students, exceeding its capacity of 700. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, reflecting its commitment to the community it serves. The ethos of the college centres on believing in young people and encouraging their personal and academic growth.
The curriculum at Icknield is designed to engage students across various subjects, with a strong emphasis on practical learning experiences. Recent activities include hands-on science dissections and creative projects in art and languages, promoting both academic excellence and creativity. The school also offers a range of extra-curricular clubs, such as Origami and Warhammer Club, which enhance student engagement and social interaction.
Icknield Community College values communication with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates through newsletters and social media. The school encourages parental involvement through events like open evenings and tours, ensuring that families feel connected to their children's education and the school's mission.
The curriculum at Icknield is designed to engage students across various subjects, with a strong emphasis on practical learning experiences. Recent activities include hands-on science dissections and creative projects in art and languages, promoting both academic excellence and creativity. The school also offers a range of extra-curricular clubs, such as Origami and Warhammer Club, which enhance student engagement and social interaction.
Icknield Community College values communication with parents and the wider community, providing regular updates through newsletters and social media. The school encourages parental involvement through events like open evenings and tours, ensuring that families feel connected to their children's education and the school's mission.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Current Newsletter (calendar)
- View All News (calendar)
- Icknield Community College: One of the Top 10 Safest Schools in Great Britain News / 6 October 2025 (calendar)
- School Council 2025-26 News / 6 October 2025 (calendar)
- DofE News / 6 October 2025 (calendar)
- Newsletter Archive (calendar)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Icknield Community College (65.1)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ACER TRUST
- Capacity
- 700
- Pupils
- 766
- Boys
- 385
- Girls
- 381
- FSM %
- 13.90
- Open date
- 2017-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-03-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 766 | 385 | 381 | 700 | 13.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 732 | 372 | 360 | 700 | 12.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 752 | 391 | 361 | 700 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 752 | 391 | 361 | 700 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 726 | 357 | 369 | 700 | 8.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 714 | 355 | 359 | 700 | 8.80 |
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