How many pupils does Heyford Park School have?

Heyford Park School has 655 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Heyford Park School's Ofsted rating?

Heyford Park School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).

How does Heyford Park School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Heyford Park School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.

How does Heyford Park School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at Heyford Park School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Heyford Park School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Heyford Park School is part of EPA TRUST.

Where is Heyford Park School?

Heyford Park School is located at 74 Camp Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HD.

Heyford Park School

74 Camp Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HD

Good

Inspected 10 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

39.7

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

3–19

Ages

655

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Heyford Park School

Heyford Park School is a free school in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 655 pupils on roll. It is part of EPA TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Oxfordshire →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 655 / 840 (78%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 10 October 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

13.1%

Free school meals

10.7%

EAL

1.4%

SEN support

19.7%

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.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

39.7

Attainment 8

57 pupils

33.3%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

56.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

22%

Higher standard (RWM)

106

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

89%

Sustained destination

77%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.5%

Overall absence

22.9%

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.

33.34

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

20.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

11.87

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£48,161

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 25% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,321 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

2.9% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

8.4

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.2 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.

£6,860

Spend per pupil

£6,940

Income per pupil

34%

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: 74 Camp Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HD
Phone: 01869232203
Head Teacher: Andrew Binnington
Website: https://heyfordparkschool.org/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Heyford Park School?: Heyford Park School is a free school in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
How many pupils does Heyford Park School have?: Heyford Park School has 655 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Heyford Park School's Ofsted rating?: Heyford Park School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).
How does Heyford Park School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Heyford Park School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.
How does Heyford Park School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at Heyford Park School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Heyford Park School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Heyford Park School is part of EPA TRUST.
Where is Heyford Park School?: Heyford Park School is located at 74 Camp Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX25 5HD.