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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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