Whitelands Academy

About Whitelands Academy

Whitelands Academy is a free school in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 575 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 (2025/26). 20% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Oxfordshire →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

575 / 600 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 January 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Hexham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1AY

Phone

01869716996

Head Teacher

Adrian Cush

Website

www.whitelandsacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whitelands Academy?

Whitelands Academy is a free school in Bicester, Oxfordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Whitelands Academy have?

Whitelands Academy has 575 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Whitelands Academy's Ofsted rating?

Whitelands Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 January 2023).

How does Whitelands Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Whitelands Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.5 in 2025/26.

Is Whitelands Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Whitelands Academy is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION.

Where is Whitelands Academy?

Whitelands Academy is located at Hexham Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1AY.