How many pupils does Bardwell School have?

Bardwell School has 118 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Bardwell School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bardwell School is part of THE GALLERY TRUST.

Where is Bardwell School?

Bardwell School is located at Hendon Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RZ.

Bardwell School

Hendon Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

2–19

Ages

118

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special converter

Type

About Bardwell School

Bardwell School is an academy special converter in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19. It has 118 pupils on roll. It is part of THE GALLERY TRUST. 37.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Oxfordshire →
School Type: Academy special converter
Age Range: Ages 2–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 118 / 95 (124%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

37.2%

Free school meals

12.4%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

100%

Sustained destination

100%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.6%

Overall absence

27.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

11.36

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.4 vs 2023/24

10.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

43.85

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

£53,552

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 29% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,966 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -2 vs 2023/24

3.69

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.9 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£27,404

Spend per pupil

£32,034

Income per pupil

31%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Hendon Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RZ
Phone: 01869242182
Headteacher: Joanne McGill
Website: www.bardwell.oxon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

THE GALLERY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bardwell School?: Bardwell School is an academy special converter in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 2–19.
How many pupils does Bardwell School have?: Bardwell School has 118 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Bardwell School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bardwell School is part of THE GALLERY TRUST.
Where is Bardwell School?: Bardwell School is located at Hendon Place, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RZ.

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