St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
73%
Capacity
231
Pupils
4.0x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the Cherwell community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 231 pupils on roll, operating at 73% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester "Good", the school is led by headteacher Daniel O'Connor, it falls under Oxfordshire local authority.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester is a popular choice with families — it received 85 applications for 21 places, making it 4.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 17 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester include Library, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Forest School, Dining Hall, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Dance, Athletics and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cherwell, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Bicester 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Queen's Avenue, Bicester, Cherwell, OX26 2NX |
| Headteacher | Daniel O'Connor |
| Local Authority | Oxfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 231 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.8% |
| School Capacity | 231 / 315 (73% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (12 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
85
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
17 families put this school as their 1st choice (20% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Queen's Avenue, Bicester
Cherwell, OX26 2NX
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