Bruern Abbey School
Bicester, Oxfordshire, South East · OX26 1UY
Bruern Abbey occupies an unusual and important niche: a small boys' school in Bicester, Oxfordshire, where nearly three-quarters of pupils are on SEN support, most commonly for specific learning differences. Catering for boys aged 8 to 14 with day and boarding places, it is built around children who learn differently and need a different pace and approach. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent across the board in 2024, including for personal development, with all compliance standards met. With around 222 pupils, it is a deliberately intimate setting.
222
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£36,453
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Boys
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 8-14
- Pupils
- 222
- Location
- Bicester, Oxfordshire, South East
- Website
- www.bruernabbey.org
- Telephone
- 01869 242448
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Headmaster Mr J Floyd
Latest results
Attainment 8
26.3
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
0%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
The school's headline attainment figures sit well below national averages, with an Attainment 8 of 26.3 against 46.9 nationally and no pupils reaching grade 5 in English and Maths. These numbers need careful reading: with 75% of pupils on SEN support, Bruern Abbey is working with boys who have often struggled in mainstream settings, and its purpose is to rebuild confidence and prepare them to move on, typically to senior schools. Both GCSE and BTEC routes are offered, allowing teaching to be tailored to how each boy learns best.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Learning support & SEN
- SEN support
- 74.77%
- EHC plans
- 25.23%
Beyond the classroom
Boarding is available, adding a residential dimension to school life and supporting boys who benefit from the structure and routine of staying on site.
Ethos & heritage
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £36,453
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £46,332
- Bursaries up to
- 100% of fees
Up to 100%
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 26 November 2024
The last word
A specialist boys' school whose mission is to turn around boys who learn differently, with bursaries of up to 100% widening who can benefit. The conventional league-table figures matter far less here than the boy who leaves ready for the next stage.
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Bruern Abbey School 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Bruern Abbey School located?
Bruern Abbey School is located at Chesterton Manor, Chesterton, Bicester, OX26 1UY.
What type of school is Bruern Abbey School?
Bruern Abbey School is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Bruern Abbey School?
Bruern Abbey School has approximately 222 pupils on roll.
What is Bruern Abbey School's inspection rating?
Bruern Abbey School is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 26 November 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.