Whitelands Academy
URN: 147872 • Bicester OX26 1AY
Overview
- Name
- Whitelands Academy
- URN
- 147872
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Clair Edwards (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01869716996
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hexham Road, Bicester OX26 1AY
Summary
Whitelands Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in Bicester, Oxfordshire, catering to students aged 11-16. The academy emphasizes core values such as integrity, resilience, respect, ambition, and tolerance, aiming to foster lifelong learners who are well-prepared for life beyond school. With a current enrollment of 575 students and a capacity of 600, Whitelands Academy promotes a culture of excellence and high expectations, ensuring that every student is challenged academically while being nurtured into responsible young adults.
The school offers a supportive and inclusive community where participation in various educational and extracurricular activities is encouraged. Teachers are dedicated to creating an environment where students can thrive, focusing on marginal gains that enhance the overall educational experience. Whitelands Academy is committed to making school life enjoyable and instilling pride in its students.
In addition to academic support, Whitelands Academy prioritizes online safety, providing resources for parents to help their children navigate the digital world securely. The school actively engages with parents to ensure a comprehensive approach to safeguarding students' wellbeing in both physical and online environments.
The school offers a supportive and inclusive community where participation in various educational and extracurricular activities is encouraged. Teachers are dedicated to creating an environment where students can thrive, focusing on marginal gains that enhance the overall educational experience. Whitelands Academy is committed to making school life enjoyable and instilling pride in its students.
In addition to academic support, Whitelands Academy prioritizes online safety, providing resources for parents to help their children navigate the digital world securely. The school actively engages with parents to ensure a comprehensive approach to safeguarding students' wellbeing in both physical and online environments.
Useful links
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Equality Act (download)
- Facilities for Hire (other)
- School Closures (other)
- The White Horse Federation (other)
- GDPR (other)
- Cookies (other)
- Modern Slavery Statement (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Train to Teach (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Bicester School (63.2)
- The Cooper School (53.4)
- Bicester Technology Studio (48.2)
- Bicester Community College (45.2)
- The Cooper School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Oxfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 575
- Boys
- 329
- Girls
- 246
- FSM %
- 18.40
- Open date
- 2020-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-01-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Oxfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 575 | 329 | 246 | 600 | 18.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 467 | 276 | 191 | 600 | 18.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 242 | 137 | 105 | 600 | 15.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 242 | 137 | 105 | 600 | 15.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 110 | 70 | 40 | 600 | 11.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 600 |
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