Bardwell School
Academy special converterAges 2–19MixedSixth form
Hendon Place, Sunderland Drive, Bicester, OX26 4RZ
Headteacher · Mrs Joanne McGill
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Key facts
Pupils121Capacity 95
OfstedReport cardInspected 24 March 2026
TrustThe Gallery Trust
Free school meals44.4%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 24 March 2026.
- InclusionStrong standard
- Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
- AchievementStrong standard
- Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
- Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
- Early yearsStrong standard
- Sixth formStrong standard
- Leadership and governanceStrong standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Oxfordshire council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in OxfordshireNearby schools for the same ages
- Glory Farm Primary School0.1 mi
- The Cooper School0.2 mi
- Southwold Primary School0.4 mi
- Bure Park Primary School0.6 mi
- Longfields Primary and Nursery School0.7 mi