Bruern Abbey School

A other independent school school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Bruern Abbey School.

Bicester, OX261UY Age 7-17 Boys intake
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  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
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  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
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  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
Chesterton Manor
Chesterton
Bicester, OX261UY
Phone
1869242448
Website
bruernabbey.org

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
123320
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Independent
Address
Chesterton Manor, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1UY
Website
www.bruernabbey.org
Age range
7-17
Gender
Boys
School status
Open
Capacity
285 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

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Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
201
Special Educational Needs
20.4% (41 pupils)

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
9 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
18
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
201 pupils
7-17

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Head Teacher's Message

Bruern Abbey School aims to prepare neurodiverse pupils for Common Entrance and GCSEs and beyond, with a belief that neurodiversity should not preclude academic success. The school emphasizes tailored education, high expectations, confidence-building, and a strong pastoral approach, including excellent safeguarding and well-supported learning in a nurturing environment.

Facilities

Prep School housed in a late Victorian, Italianate house with in excess of 20 acres of grounds including mixed woodland and specimen trees Senior School centre: Chilton House, a Georgian Manor Two sites: Preparatory School (Chesterton, Oxfordshire) and Senior School (Chilton, Buckinghamshire) Weekly boarding (Monday to Friday), as well as day places and flexi-boarding

Curriculum Highlights

Specialisms: Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, ASD, Executive Function Strong focus on literacy and numeracy; small class sizes (twelve pupils or fewer) Extensive use of school-issued laptops Tailored learning plans and holistic support within a mainstream, neurodiverse framework

Admissions Criteria

Bruern Abbey's joining process is a five-stage admissions journey: (1) provide an up-to-date Educational Psychologist's report and any recent school reports; (2) visit the school, meet the Headmaster for about thirty minutes, and tour; (3) register for an assessment morning by submitting the registration form; (4) attend assessment mornings (English and Maths) and meet the Head of Learning Support; (5) provisional offer and/or invitation for a further taster visit (day or overnight for boarders); final outcome communicated after tasters.

Financial Information

Fees (September 2025 onwards): Prep Day Fee per term £12,151; Senior Day Fee per term £11,943; Boarding Fee per term: Prep £15,444; Senior £14,744; Flexi-Boarding (per night) £85; Lunch charged at £695 per term; Registration fee £300; Bruern Prep: Acceptance Fee & Deposit £1500 (Deposit £500 refunded subject to settlement); Bruern Senior: Acceptance Fee & Deposit £2000; Transferring from Prep to Senior: Acceptance Fee & Deposit £1000; Laptop Charge applies via joining instructions; Monthly Interest Free Payment Scheme available over eleven months.

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