Fir Lane, Steeple Aston, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX25 4SF
10 simple reasons to choose Dr Radcliffe's Church of England School
State primary school (academy converter) in Steeple Aston, Bicester.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Church of England faith school.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.
10 better reasons to choose Dr Radcliffe's Church of England School
Schoolsmith Score®; 71.
One of the best state primary schools in Bicester and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 7 miles. Every year places in Reception are oversubscribed (first preference).
On average, 28.7 pupils per class and 24.6 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 28% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
The school's curriculum emphasises Christian social morality. Subjects are taught separately, and enquiry skills are developed in subject specific and cross-curricular projects. School offers a programme of day trips and visitors to enhance the curriculum. Residential trips for the senior pupils. Eco Schools Green Flag accreditation.
In the top 28% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers each pupil between 5 and 10 different extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3. School Games Award Platinum accreditation.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir and orchestra. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2007.
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