Bure Park Primary School
84%
Capacity
402
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Bure Park Primary School
Bure Park Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 402 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 480 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Bure Park Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher S Moon, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9426th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 45 in Cherwell.
Bure Park Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 132 applications for 56 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 55 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Bure Park Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cross Country, Cricket, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.4%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Bure Park Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Lucerne Avenue, Bicester, Cherwell, OX26 3BP |
| Headteacher | S Moon |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 402 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.4% |
| School Capacity | 402 / 480 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
29 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 24 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9426th of 13,686
Nationally
1402nd of 2,034
In South East
34th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
55%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed56
132
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
55 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lucerne Avenue, Bicester
Cherwell, OX26 3BP
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