Bruern Abbey School
School summary
Bruern Abbey occupies a distinctive niche among independent schools: nearly three-quarters of its boys are recorded as receiving SEN support, and the school is built around pupils who learn differently. This small boarding and day school for boys aged 8 to 14, near Bicester in Oxfordshire, was judged "excellent" by the Independent Schools Inspectorate, which also rated personal development "excellent" and found all compliance standards met. Bursaries of up to 100 per cent signal a genuine commitment to access. Led by Headmaster Mr J Floyd, it is a school with a clear sense of purpose.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 26 November 2024
Teaching & academics
With around 75 per cent of pupils on SEN support, teaching is shaped around boys who need a different approach, often before moving on to senior schools. The curriculum leads towards GCSE and BTEC qualifications. The ISI's "excellent" judgement reflects how well the school meets the needs of its particular intake rather than a conventional results table.
Headmaster · Mr J Floyd
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Beyond the classroom
As a boarding school for younger boys, daily life extends well beyond lessons, and the strong rating for personal development points to a rounded experience that builds confidence.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- Yes
- SEN support
- 74.77%
- EHC plans
- 25.23%
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £36,453
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £46,332
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Up to 100%
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