Bruern Abbey School, Bicester
Bruern Abbey School is an independent school for pupils aged 7 to 17 in Bicester. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Bruern Abbey School in detail
Bruern Abbey School in its own words
In its own words: "Bruern Abbey is an inclusive and ambitious mainstream, independent school for neurodiverse pupils. The school is based across two sites. Our Prep School in Chesterton, Oxfordshire for pupils in Years 4 to 8, preparing them for Common Entrance and entry to senior schools."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At first sight, Bruern looks much like any other prep school. A beautiful old building, spacious grounds with children playing sport or hanging out of trees, and lots of dogs!"
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bruern Abbey School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
Who goes there
In 2026, 114 pupils (53.3%) received SEN support and 100 (46.7%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bicester Village Rail Station, about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Red Cow (outside), 170 metres away.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport)
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted.
Routine Inspection
26 November 2024
Regulatory Compliance
8 December 2021
Educational Quality / Focused Compliance
16 May 2017
Focused Compliance Inspection
16 May 2017
Fees for 2026/27
Day fees, per year
£37,965 to £38,001
depending on year group
Boarding fees, per year
£46,914 to £48,294
| Prep (Years 4 - 8) day | £37,965 a year |
| Senior (Years 9 - 11) day | £38,001 a year |
| Prep (Years 4 - 8) boarding | £48,294 a year |
| Senior (Years 9 - 11) boarding | £46,914 a year |
Including VAT. From the school's own fee schedule; check with the school before you rely on it.
Private school fees in Oxfordshire - 18 schools' published fees side by side
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Secondary Performance (GCSE)
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bruern Abbey School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
GCSE Subjects Offered
2025/26 academic year - entries by number of pupils
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby all-through school
Latest from Bruern Abbey School
GCSE Results 2026
21 Aug 2026
Staff Spotlight: Layla Slade joins Bruern Abbey as PE Teacher and Sports Coach
20 May 2026
Hilary Phillips Appointment - Head of Bruern Abbey Prep School, September 2026
14 Apr 2026
School Trip - IAPS Ski Championships Update
11 Mar 2026
Alumnus Spotlight - Joseph Eames
5 Mar 2026
School Trip - GCSE Historians Visit Bavaria
3 Mar 2026
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 1
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
214 pupils
300 places
86 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bicester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bicester
Across Oxfordshire council
Places available
7,654
Applications
6,814
Got 1st preference
85.4%
Got preferred school
96.3%
All secondary applications across Oxfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
114
SEN Support
100
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
214
Total Pupils
214
Boys
0
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Bruern Abbey School
Questions parents ask about Bruern Abbey School
What are GCSE results like at Bruern Abbey School?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Bruern Abbey School can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
When was Bruern Abbey School last inspected?
Bruern Abbey School is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in November 2024.
How many pupils go to Bruern Abbey School?
Bruern Abbey School has around 214 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Bruern Abbey School?
Bruern Abbey School is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Bruern Abbey School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 1 road collision in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 0 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oxfordshire is 5 (the median across 369 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Bruern Abbey School?
Bruern Abbey School is at Chesterton Manor, Chesterton, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 1UY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)