Gosford Hill School, based in Kidlington, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Gosford Hill School currently has around 848 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.1% boys and 44.9% girls. Around 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 10.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 33.7%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.6%). other white pupils make up about 11.3%

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 50% who stay in school sixth forms and 38% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Oxford Road, Kidlington, OX5 2NT
Website: http://www.gosford-hill.oxon.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01865374971
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Oxfordshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Nigel Sellars
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 138897

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 15/02/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1100
Number of Pupils: 848
Number of Boys: 467
Number of Girls: 381

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 10.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 33.7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British59.60%505
Other White11.30%96
African5.20%44
Indian4.20%36
Other Mixed3.30%28
Other Asian3.20%27
White and Black Caribbean2.70%23
Other (any other ethnic group)2.60%22
White and Asian2.40%20
White and Black African1.30%11
Pakistani1.20%10
Chinese1.10%9
Other Black0.70%6
Caribbean0.50%4
Irish0.40%3
Bangladeshi0.40%3
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Unclassified0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.12)
Of the 142 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 130 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.12
Local authority average
0.16
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
22%
Local authority average
19%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
52%
Local authority average
34%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
50.0
Local authority average
42.6
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
4.4
Local authority average
3.6
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
95%

Nearby Schools

Nursery

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Edward Feild Nursery School
Bicester Road , OX5 2LG
- not rated 194 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School
West Kidlington Nursery School
Oxford Road , OX5 1EA
- not rated 302 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Edward Feild Primary School
Bicester Road , OX5 2LG
- not rated 194 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Edward Feild Primary School
Bicester Road , OX5 2LG
3out of 4 194 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
Oxford Road , OX5 1EA
- not rated 302 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
West Kidlington Primary and Nursery School
Oxford Road , OX5 1EA
3out of 4 302 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Kidlington
Oxford Road , OX5 1EA
- not rated 302 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gosford Hill School
Oxford Road , OX5 2NT
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Gosford Hill School
Oxford Road , OX5 2NT
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Thornbury House
40 the Moors , OX5 2AL
- not rated 1,529 yd Secure units Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.