Establishment The Cooper School

URN: 141069

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Address
Churchill Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX26 4RS
Local authority
Oxfordshire (931)
Headteacher / Principal
Dr Robert Whannel
Phase of education
Secondary
School type
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Academy trust
ACER TRUST
Academy sponsor
Acer Trust
Gender of entry
Mixed
ID
URN: 141069, DfE number: 931/4032
UKPRN: 10046455
Establishment status
Open
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Telephone
01869242121
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement (Last inspection: 30 November 2022)
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Religious character
Does not apply
Diocese
Not applicable
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Boarders
No boarders
Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Official sixth form
Has a sixth form
Number of pupils
1272
Section 41 approved
Not applicable
Open date
1 July 2014
Reason establishment opened
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Closed date
Not recorded
Reason establishment closed
Not recorded
Special classes
No Special Classes
Percentage of children eligible for free school meals Help with percentage of children eligible for free school meals field Opens a dialog
11.7%
Date last changed / confirmed
18 September 2024
Type of SEN provision
Type of resourced provision
Not recorded
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Chair of local governing body

Chair of local governing body
Name Shared with Appointed by From To
Lucy Janet Katz Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 4 January 2021 30 September 2027

Local governors

Local governors
Name Shared with Appointed by From To
Lee Smith Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 4 July 2024 3 July 2028
George Martin Not recorded Elected by school staff 25 June 2024 24 June 2028
Keith Wadley Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 15 May 2024 14 May 2028
Illa Moss Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 20 November 2023 19 November 2027
Taryn Ward Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 20 November 2023 19 November 2027
Robert Grigsby Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 13 September 2023 12 September 2027
Naomi Martell-Bundock Not recorded Elected by parents 19 March 2019 21 March 2027
Barry Tweddle Not recorded Elected by school staff 10 July 2018 9 July 2026
Robert Whannel Not recorded Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 1 January 2021 31 December 2025
Charlotte Brown Not recorded Elected by parents 13 December 2021 12 December 2025
Paul Ayris Not recorded Appointed by foundation/Trust 19 March 2019 20 October 2025

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Historical governance
Name Role Appointed by From To
Anthony Pitchfork Local governor Elected by school staff 20 January 2021 28 December 2023
Barry Tweddle Local governor Elected by school staff 10 July 2018 28 December 2023
Charlotte Brown Local governor Elected by parents 13 December 2021 28 December 2023
Heidi Bramwell Local governor Appointed by GB/board 11 January 2022 28 December 2023
Lucy Katz Chair of local governing body Appointed by GB/board 1 October 2023 28 December 2023
Naomi Martell-Bundock Local governor Elected by parents 22 March 2023 28 December 2023
Paul Ayris Local governor Appointed by GB/board 21 October 2021 28 December 2023
Robert Grigsby Local governor Appointed by GB/board 13 September 2023 28 December 2023
Robert Whannel Local governor Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal 1 January 2021 28 December 2023
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Government office region (GOR)
South East
District
Cherwell
Ward
Bicester East
Parliamentary constituency
Bicester and Woodstock
Urban/rural description
(England/Wales) Urban city and town
Government Statistical Service (GSS) local authority code
E10000025
Easting
458915
Northing
223624
Unique property reference number (UPRN)
10011908585
Middle super output area (MSOA) Help with middle super output area Opens a dialog
Cherwell 013
Lower super output area (LSOA) Help with lower super output area Opens a dialog
Cherwell 013C
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This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the number of those who are eligible to receive them.

Free school meals

This field is not editable by establishment users as it is populated by the DfE using the underlying data from the schools, pupils and their characteristics statistical release published each summer. The figures used are the performance table figures which ensures GIAS and the Find and Compare Schools in England service are consistent.

This information is compiled from the data returned by establishments for their establishment's situation on the third Thursday in January, in the spring school census data collection return.

This field shows whether a pupil's family have claimed eligibility for free school meals as reported in the annual spring school census. Pupils or their parents are able to claim free school meals if they receive a qualifying benefit. This field does not show pupils who actually received free school meals but the percentage of those who are eligible to receive them.

Middle super output area (MSOA)

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