Is Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 22 March 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 64th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 83% of pupils at Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Dr Radcliffe's Church of England Primary School

Fir Lane, Steeple Aston, Bicester, OX25 4SF

Local ranking64th of 237 primary schools in Oxfordshire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 22 March 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 83.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 13.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 87.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 109.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 109.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 110.0
Cohort Size: 23

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 193
Boys: 110 (57%)
Girls: 84 (43%)
Capacity: 210 (92% full)
SEND: 16.1%
FSM Eligible: 3.6%
EAL: 7.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 12.4%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 8.5
Budget per Pupil: £6,767/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 9.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 85.7%
White Other: 4.2%
Black African: 2.1%
Mixed Other: 1.6%
Other: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Asian Other: 1.1%

85.7%

White British

4.2%

White Other

2.1%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01869340204

office.3828@dr-radcliffes.oxon.sch.uk

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Fir Lane

Bicester, South East

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Administrative

URN: 144186
UKPRN: 10063924
Establishment No.: 3828
Trust: OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST

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