Work at The Bicester School – Good (Ofsted) · Academy in Bicester, United Kingdom

Type: Academy
Roll: 1,198 students
Website: www.thebicesterschool.org.uk
Head: Headteacher Sam Knowlton

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ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST

6 schools · avg Att8 37.6 · 4 Good or Outstanding

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Ofsted Last full inspection

Good

Inspected March 2024

Inspected under previous framework

Safeguarding · Met

All areas reviewed meet the standards expected by Ofsted.

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Results · 2024/25

Average GCSE score (Att8) out of ~90 · national avg 46.4

47.9

Grade 5+ in English & Maths national avg 45%

61% ↑ above average

Into education after GCSEs of Year 11 leavers

92%

Into education after sixth form of 16–18 leavers

92%

Bicester, United Kingdom

About this school

The Bicester School is a Good-rated academy in Bicester, Oxfordshire serving around 1,198 pupils. GCSE Attainment 8 sits at 47.9, in line with the national average of 46.4. It is part of ACTIVATE LEARNING EDUCATION TRUST.

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Hiring history

4 roles in the last 24 months

No open positions right now. Here's what The Bicester School has been hiring for recently.

First Aid and Student Pastoral Support Manager

Oct 2026 Part time
Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Oct 2026 Part time
Teacher of Humanities/English (Maternity Cover)

Jun 2026 Full time, Temporary
Teacher of History

Jun 2026 Full time

Teaching in United Kingdom

The United Kingdom school system

England operates a national curriculum across Key Stages 1–4. Most schools are state-maintained academies or local authority schools, inspected by Ofsted and rated Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, or Inadequate. A significant independent sector exists alongside, including prep, senior day, and boarding schools.

Roles and salaries

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required for state school roles in England. The main pay range runs from £31,650 to £43,607, with the Upper Pay Range reaching £50,471. London and fringe areas attract allowances up to £9,167. Senior and leadership roles progress through the Leadership pay range. Experience increments apply annually.

Working here. What to know

UK nationals and those with settled or pre-settled status work freely. Overseas teachers typically need a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by the school. International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) allows overseas-trained teachers to gain QTS without first teaching in England. A significant pathway for international applicants.

The Bicester School

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