Gagle Brook Primary School
92%
Capacity
193
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Gagle Brook Primary School
Gagle Brook Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 193 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Gagle Brook Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Luke Graham, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
Gagle Brook Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 24 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 24 were first-preference applications.
Gagle Brook Primary School has average reviews on SchoolParrot (3.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Gagle Brook Primary School include Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Forest School, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Dance, Football, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, Gagle Brook 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 | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Cranberry Avenue, Bicester, Cherwell, OX27 8BD |
| Headteacher | Luke Graham |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 193 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.7% |
| School Capacity | 193 / 210 (92% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed24
62
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
24 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Cranberry Avenue, Bicester
Cherwell, OX27 8BD
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