The Cooper School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Bicester, OX26 4RS
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 38% in England
7 of 10 in Cherwell
Pupils
1,118
First preferences per place
0.65
2026/27
Absence
8.8%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.9 | 44.6 | 41.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 39% | 37% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 49% | 49% | 40% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.20 | -0.21 | — |
60% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Bicester School · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- Whitelands Academy · 1.7 mi · Good · Top 41% in England
- Heyford Park School · 5.4 mi · Good · Bottom 34% in England
- Gosford Hill School · 8.5 mi · Report card · Top 45% in England
- Royal Latin School · 9.0 mi · Good · Top 3% in England
- Buckingham School · 9.1 mi · Good · Bottom 17% in England
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The neighbourhood
The Cooper School is in Bicester East (typical home £320,000, crime low).
What is The Cooper School's Ofsted rating?
The Cooper School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does The Cooper School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Cooper School is in the bottom 38% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.