Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School, Bicester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Pupils at Marsh Gibbon thrive in a nurturing environment where behaviour is exemplary and relationships are strong. The school offers a broad, well-planned curriculum with engaging trips and visitors that bring learning to life, supported by strong early reading teaching where pupils who need extra help receive excellent support. Parents appreciate the inclusive ethos where every child is celebrated as an individual.
Key Strengths
- Excellent behaviour and strong, respectful relationships between pupils and staff
- Well-planned curriculum with clear sequencing of essential knowledge and skills
- Effective early reading programme with well-trained staff and strong support for pupils needing extra help
- Rich enrichment programme including trips, visitors, and after-school clubs
- Multiple leadership opportunities for pupils including Eco Council and Junior Leadership Team
Areas for Improvement
- Recent curriculum refinements not yet fully embedded across all subjects, leading to uneven learning progress
- Inconsistency in teachers' subject knowledge and teaching strategies between different subjects
- Need to maintain focus on strengthening teaching quality across all curriculum areas
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong policies and an open, positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests.
Extracurricular Activities
After-school clubs, Eco Council, Junior Leadership Team, trips to places of worship, interactive workshops with local police officers
Marsh Gibbon CofE Primary School is a joyful and nurturing school where pupils feel safe and celebrated. The school has made clear improvements since the last inspection with strong behaviour, effective curriculum refinements, and excellent leadership.
At a Glance
12.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
60 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 83%. Maths has declined from 95% to 79%. Writing has declined from 85% to 79%.
Class Sizes
25.2
Avg class size
28.0
Infant (KS1)
23.8
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
150 pupils
210 capacity
60 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bicester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bicester
Admissions Demand - Buckinghamshire
Places available
6,847
Applications
5,934
Got 1st preference
89.9%
Got preferred school
98.7%
Primary admissions across Buckinghamshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.75455%
Overall absence
6.34921%
Persistent absence
126
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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