Schools
Bicester has an excellent choice of nurseries, primary and secondary schools and a new technology college.
New schools have been built to serve the new communities at Elmsbrook and Kingsmere.
St Edburg’s Primary School, Kingsmere
St Edburg’s Primary School relocated from its previous site in Cemetery Road, Bicester, to its new location at the Kingsmere development. The school is now in a bespoke building that provides an outstanding setting for children to learn in and includes a light and spacious Nursery and Early Years unit. They have a full-size sports hall and superb outside sports facilities including a large sports field and a multi use games area. Within the school they have a media suite, a designated room for art and design projects and a very special gathering place called The Round where assemblies, prayer spaces, art exhibitions and music can take place. They have an excellent kitchen that provides hot meals cooked on site every day.
Gagle Brook Primary School, North West Bicester
Gagle Brook Primary School located in North West Bicester opened on 4 September 2018. The school boasts a range of environmental and green technology features.
The school is operated by the White Horse Federation, a multi-academy trust which already operates seven primary schools in Swindon and Wiltshire.
Bicester Technology Studio
The Technology Studio is a new part of The Bicester School, offering a whole new approach to learning. It opened in September 2016 for young people in Years 10 and 12.
This education pathway:
- aims to develop students’ practical, academic and problem-solving skills through real-world projects and exceptional links with leading local employers
- provides education for up to 310 students aged between 14 and 19, specialising in sustainable construction technologies and business logistics, alongside a core curriculum.
- has adopted a workplace environment, offering year-round opening between 8:30am and 5:00pm.
The school is sponsored by Activate Learning, which already runs The Bicester School.
The Whitelands Academy
Whitelands Academy at Kingsmere in south west Bicester is a new Academy catering for pupils aged between 11 and 16 years.
When it reaches full capacity, the school will have up to 600 pupils accommodated by 26 classrooms, as well as special educational needs facilities including a garden, a four-court sports hall, sports pitches and a multi-use games area.