Heyford Park School

A good free schools school in Oxfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Heyford Park School.

Bicester, OX255HD Ofsted: Good Age 3-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
51.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.13
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.2%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 73.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 October 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
74 Camp Road
Heyford Park
Bicester, OX255HD
Phone
1869232203
Website
heyfordparkschool.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148353
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
74 Camp Road, Heyford Park, Bicester, OX25 5HD
Website
https://heyfordparkschool.org/
Age range
3-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EPA TRUST
Capacity
840 pupils
Setting
Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
595
Free School Meals
16.6% (99 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.2% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
20.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
73.0 (+14.2 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.2 (+14.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
18 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
35
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
595 pupils
3-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Two sites: Officers’ Mess and Specialist Campus Purpose-built specialist facilities for Art and Design Technology Access to sports fields and outdoor learning facilities Forest School Local swimming pool for KS2 swimming Lifts in all buildings Disabled toilets Outdoor spaces around school

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced and relevant curriculum Supports a love of learning and progression across phases Delivers current statutory requirements, including careers advice and guidance Accessible to all learners including SEND and disadvantaged KS4 options include three sciences to GCSE and Spanish alongside humanity/arts, plus vocational subjects Curriculum aims to develop key skills relevant to school, adult life and employment

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care is available before and after school. Early drop-off from 8:00–8:30. Nursery session 1 runs 8:30–11:30 (free if eligible for 15/30 hours); Lunch supervision 11:30–12:00; Nursery session 2 runs 12:00–15:00 (free if eligible for 15/30 hours); Wraparound session 1 15:00–16:00; Wraparound session 2 16:00–17:00. Wraparound care takes place in the Nursery setting and is described as term-time only.

SEND Provision

Heyford Park School provides inclusive education with personalised SEND support. Progress is monitored by class teachers and the SENDCO with termly pupil progress discussions. Targets are set with involvement from parents; if progress remains an issue, external professionals may be consulted with parental permission. The school notes use of additional interventions and adults in class, access to equipment (laptops, reader pens, coloured paper, visual timetables, etc.), and possible use of top-up funding via the local authority to enhance learning when needed. The school works closely with external professionals (e.g., Educational Psychologist, Speech and Language therapists, Occupational therapists, School nurse, CAMHS, etc.).

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