St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
96%
Capacity
562
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 562 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 588 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Andrew Terrey, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 73% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 3275th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 45 in Cherwell.
St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School is a popular choice with families — it received 182 applications for 89 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 106 were first-preference applications.
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 St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School include ICT Suite, Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Football, Cricket, Swimming and 3 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Drama, Film Club, Choir and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.8%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, St Edburg's Church of England (VA) 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Pioneer Way, Bicester, Cherwell, OX26 1BF |
| Headteacher | Andrew Terrey |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 562 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.8% |
| School Capacity | 562 / 588 (96% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Feb 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 Feb 2022): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 11 Jan 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (73%)
3275th of 13,686
Nationally
441st of 2,034
In South East
9th of 45
In Cherwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
73%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
69%
'23/24
73%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed89
182
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
106 families put this school as their 1st choice (58% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Edburg's Church of England (VA) School
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Contact Information
Pioneer Way, Bicester
Cherwell, OX26 1BF
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